Trilby in Pasco County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Trilby Methodist Church

Photographed By Tim Fillmon, July 5, 2012

1. Trilby Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. Organized by the Rev. T.H. Sistrunk in 1897 and built by the 12 charter members a year later, this original frame church and steeple of pioneer design has long been a center of community activities. Moved from near the railroad coalchute to the present site about 1920, it was remodeled in 1978. The pulpit, handmade by John Spinks, is still in use.

Erected 1982 by Pasco Board of County Commissioners and The Historical Preservation Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.

Location. 28° 27.76′ N, 82° 11.704′ W. Marker is in Trilby, Florida, in Pasco County. Marker is at the intersection of Trilby Road (County Road 575) and Old Trilby Road, on the left when traveling west on Trilby Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 37504 Trilby Road, Trilby FL 33593, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Trilby (within shouting distance of this marker); Trilby Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Owensboro (approx. 1.2 miles away); Fort King Road (approx. 3.4 miles away); Blanton Methodist Church (approx. 4.7 miles away); William M. and Emily Larkin

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(approx. 5.4 miles away); Richloam (approx. 5.6 miles away); Rumors of Riches (approx. 5.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trilby.

Photographed By Dave W, January 14, 2023

2. Trilby Methodist Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2013, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 503 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 15, 2013, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. 2. submitted on February 27, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.