Historical Marker

Zachary Taylor Home

5608 Apache Rd., off Blankenbaker Ln., Louisville · Louisville · Jefferson

Kentucky marker

Inscription

Col. Richard Taylor of Va., veteran of 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 Black Hawk wars. Mex. War hero and 12th U.S. pres. (1849-50). Zachary's daughter Sarah Knox married Jefferson Davis, future CSA president. Son Richard was Confed. Gen.

For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Zachary Taylor Home and ExploreKYHistory: President Zachary Taylor

Location

Address5608 Apache Rd., off Blankenbaker Ln., Louisville
CityLouisville
CountyJefferson

Sources


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