Zachary Taylor Home Historical

Zachary Taylor Home Historical (HM1WJ1)

Location: Louisville, KY 40207 Jefferson County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 16.764', W 85° 38.842'

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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 Pres. (1849-1850). Zachary's daughter Sarah Knox married Jefferson Davis, future CSA pres. Son Richard was Confed. Gen.
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HM NumberHM1WJ1
Series This marker is part of the Kentucky: Kentucky Historical Society series
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Year Placed1989
Placed ByKentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Highways
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Monday, January 16th, 2017 at 9:02pm PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 618308 N 4237680
Decimal Degrees38.27940000, -85.64736667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 16.764', W 85° 38.842'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 16' 45.84" N, 85° 38' 50.52" W
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Area Code(s)502
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 5608 Apache Rd, Louisville KY 40207, US
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