Historic Handley

Handley was a thriving community settled when the Texas and Pacific Railroad came through in 1876. The town was named after James Madison Handley who was a Confederate Major in the Civil War.  He owned a very large plantation to the east of this town. Handley was located just east of Fort Worth, Texas.  There is still an area today known as Handley, though it is officially part of Fort Worth.

The Gazebo on Handley Drive

(before the tornado)

(and after) 

Public Notice – Outdoor Event Notification

Event 2020 Handley Street Festival 

In compliance with Outdoor Events Ordinance Sec. 20-413, the Historic Handley Development Corporation is hereby providing notice of an outdoor event scheduled for Saturday October 10, 2020.

The 2020 Handley Street Festival is scheduled to take place from 10:00 am until 9:00 pm. The event is scheduled to have family oriented attractions, food, music, retail vendors, and various products and services including free static displays and kids play area.

The Event will be held along Handley drive, extending from the intersection at Lancaster, north, to the intersection at Routt. 

Road closures are expected to be located on Handley Dr. @ Lancaster, Kerr, Church and Routt streets beginning at 5:00 am October 10^th and ending at 11:00 pm October 10^th.

Failure of a property owner to return written comments within ten (10) days prior to the event shall be considered as non-opposition to the proposed Special Event.














 

Handley's Caboose after historic

snowfall February 2010

Can you believe this? 

 Train after hitting a truck loaded with liquid insulation March 7, 2010