Black plaque № 15279

Black plaque № 15279

Handley Cemetery. Site given by John J. Handley (1842-1935), Confederate veteran who settled here in 1892, after living earlier in Georgia and in Smith and Comanche Counties, Texas. A farmer, he lived to see agriculture rival ranching. Teville (named for "T" Junction in road) post office was opened here in 1906; closed 1910. W.B. Berry, with W.H. Badgett, surveyed 4-acre cemetery, 1914. Graves were moved from across road into this ground. In 1945 Mr. and Mrs. E.T. Strain gave one acre to enlarge the cemetery. Four generations of Handley's family and neighbors rest here. (1970) #2356

  • FM 1229, off SH 377, 9 mi. from Colorado City, Teville, TX

by Texas Historical Commission #02356 of the Texas Historical Marker series

Colour: black

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