Zachary Taylor Home
N 38° 16.731 W 085° 38.857
16S E 618286 N 4237619
The Boyhood home of Zachary Taylor, the 12th President of the United States
Waymark Code: WMGQN
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 07/08/2006
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This historical marker stands in front of the "Springfield" the boyhood home of President Zachary Taylor. The home and historical marker is located at 5608 Apache Road in Louisville, just a short distance from the Zachary Taylor National Cemetery where President Taylor and members of his family rest.
The text of the marker reads:
ZACHARY TAYLOR HOME
"Col. Richard Taylor of Va.,Verteran of the French and Indian War and the Revolution, built original part of "Springfield," ca 1790. Boyhood home of son, "Old Rough and Ready" Zachary Taylor (1784-1850), Veteran of 1812 and the Black Hawk Wars. Mexican War hero and 12th U. S. Pres. (1849-1850). Zachary's daughter Sarah Knox married Jefferson Davis; future CSA Pres. Son Richard was Confed. Gen."
THE HOME IS A PRIVATE RESIDENCE - PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL WHEN VISITING THE AREA.
Marker Name: Zachary Taylor Home
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Highway
Marker Number (for official markers): 1849
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Soceity
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