Zachary Taylor - Rapid City, SD
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N 44° 04.857 W 103° 13.969
13T E 641490 N 4882382
Visitors to Rapid City are greeted by the City of Presidents, a series of life-size bronze statues of our nation’s past presidents along the city’s sidewalks.
The project began in 2000 to honor the legacy of the American presidency.
Waymark Code: WMFA24
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 09/17/2012
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Zachary Taylor, Twelfth President of the United States - 1849-1850
Zachary Taylor was an important part of the Mexican War. He successfully defeated Mexican forces in September 1846 and allowed them two months armistice upon their retreat. President James K. Polk was angry and ordered General Winfield Scott to take over and lead many of Taylor's troops into immediate action against Mexico. However, Taylor went ahead and fought Santa Anna's forces against Polk's directives. He forced Santa Anna's withdrawal and became a national hero at the same time.
Zachary Taylor was not known for his education and he had no political background. He was elected solely on his reputation as a war hero. As such, his short time in office was not one full of major accomplishments. However, if Taylor had lived and in fact vetoed the Compromise of 1850, the events of the mid-19th century would have been very different indeed.
Taylor is standing with his sword, canon and telescope
Location: Corner of St Joseph Street and 9th.
Sculptor: Lee Leuning and Sherri Treeby
Visit Instructions:
You must have visited the site in person, not online.