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: Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is on Florida’s Gulf Coast

and on Tampa Bay.

It is also in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

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.

Other markers no longer nearby. Fort Dade (was approx. 1.6 miles away but has been confirmed missing); a different marker also named Fort King Road (was approx. 3.9 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

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 717 times since then and 17 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.