Dade City in Pasco County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Pasco County
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2011
1. Pasco County Marker
Pasco County was created from Hernando County on May 12, 1887. The area was first inhabited by Muscogee Indians and the first white men in the area came with Spanish explorer Panfilo de Narvaez in May, 1528. Narvaez fought the Indians near the Withlacoochee River before moving northward. Few white settlers were in the area until the 1840's. It is home of St. Leo College and is noted for citrus and naval stores.
Erected 1961 by Florida Board of Parks and Historical Memorials. (Marker Number F-56.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical date for this entry is May 12, 1887.
Location. 28° 21.85′ N, 82° 11.343′ W. Marker is in Dade City, Florida, in Pasco County. Marker is on 7th Street (State Route 700), (Alternate U.S. 301), on the right when traveling north. Located between Pasco Avenue and Meridian Avenue, on Courthouse grounds in Dade City. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dade City FL 33525, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pasco County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Pasco County World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Price Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church
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Additional commentary.
1. Pánfilo de Narváez
His expedition marched northward through interior Florida until it reached the territory of the powerful Apalachee Indians. Unable to find the gold and other riches he sought and tired of the hostilities with the Indians, Narváez ordered the construction of four rafts to return to the sea from the interior. He intended to rejoin with his ships and continue to Mexico, but the vessels were destroyed in a storm. Narváez and almost all the members of his expedition died. (Wikipedia)
— Submitted March 25, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, November 8, 2016
2. Pasco County Marker
After restoration
Photographed By Mike Stroud, March 20, 2011
3. Pasco County Marker and west side of Courthouse
Photographed By Mike Stroud, March 20, 2011
4. Pasco County Marker seen along 7th Street ( State Road 700)
Photographed By Chastain – St. Petersburg Times Staff Photographer, August 23, 1961
5. Pasco County Marker Installation
Photograph taken for short article that appeared in the St. Petersburg Times on August 25, 2016. “Adding the finishing touches to the cement base is L. W. Edwards, left, park ranger from Hillsborough State Park. Arrangements were made with the county commission by Harry E. Sigrist (right) park superintendent.” (from the J. J. Prats photograph collection.)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, March 20, 2011
6. Pasco County Marker seen near the corner of 7th Street and Meridian Avenue
Photographed By Mike Stroud, March 20, 2011
7. Pasco County Courthouse
Photographed By Mike Stroud, March 20, 2011
8. Pasco County Courthouse
Photographed By Mike Stroud, March 20, 2011
9. Pasco County Courthouse listed on the National Register Of Historic Places :
Pasco County Courthouse (added 2006 - Building - #06000843)
Also known as PA386
• Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering •
• Architect, builder, or engineer: Hosford, E.C.,, Mutual Construction Company
• Architectural Style: Classical Revival
• Area of Significance:Architecture,Politics/Government
• Period of Significance: 1900-1924, 1925-1949, 1950-1974
• Owner: Local Gov't
• Historic Function: Government
• Historic Sub-function: Courthouse
• Current Function: Government
• Current Sub-function: Courthouse
• Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering •
• Architect, builder, or engineer: Hosford, E.C.,, Mutual Construction Company
• Architectural Style: Classical Revival
• Area of Significance:Architecture,Politics/Government
• Period of Significance: 1900-1924, 1925-1949, 1950-1974
• Owner: Local Gov't
• Historic Function: Government
• Historic Sub-function: Courthouse
• Current Function: Government
• Current Sub-function: Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 988 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 24, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2. submitted on July 9, 2019, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. 3, 4. submitted on March 24, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 5. submitted on November 16, 2011, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on March 24, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
