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Mar 15, 2023
Zachary Taylor House
Built from 1792, for Lt.-Colonel Richard Lee Taylor (1744-1829) and his wife, Sarah Strother (1760-1822). This was both the childhood and adult home of General Zachary Taylor (1784-1850), 12th President of United States: It was where he was married in 1810 and where five of his six children were born. After Zachary's father died in 1829, much of the land was sold to settle his debts, but the house remained in the Taylor family until 1868. Both father and son chose to be buried here in what is now known as the Zachary Taylor National Cemetery. The Taylor plantation had at one time encompassed some 700-acres, but today it is reduced to just three-quarters of an acre. It has always remained a private home, but no tours are available to the public.
Zachary Taylor House
Built from 1792, for Lt.-Colonel Richard Lee Taylor (1744-1829) and his wife, Sarah Strother (1760-1822). This was both the childhood and adult home of General Zachary Taylor (1784-1850), 12th President of United States: It was where he was married in 1810 and where five of his six children were born. After Zachary's father died in 1829, much of the land was sold to settle his debts, but the house remained in the Taylor family until 1868. Both father and son chose to be buried here in what is now known as the Zachary Taylor National Cemetery. The Taylor plantation had at one time encompassed some 700-acres, but today it is reduced to just three-quarters of an acre. It has always remained a private home, but no tours are available to the public.
Mar 15, 2023
Posted Date
Mar 15, 2023
Historical Record Date
Mar 15, 2023
Source Name
House Histree
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Zachary Taylor House, 5608 Apache Rd (formerly Blankenbaker Lane), Saint Matthews, Jefferson County, KY
One of the oldest residences in Jefferson County, Springfield served as the childhood home of Zachary Taylor. The twenty-three years spent by Taylor at Springfield were to be the longest he lived at any one place.
Zachary Taylor House, 5608 Apache Rd (formerly Blankenbaker Lane), Saint Matthews, Jefferson County, KY
One of the oldest residences in Jefferson County, Springfield served as the childhood home of Zachary Taylor. The twenty-three years spent by Taylor at Springfield were to be the longest he lived at any one place.
Posted Date
Sep 27, 2021
Source Name
Library of Congress
