Louisville in Jefferson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Zachary Taylor Home

Zachary Taylor (1784 - 1850)

Photographed by Pat Filippone, November 23, 2016

1. Zachary Taylor Home Marker

Inscription. Soldier and 12th President of the United States, lived here between 1785 - 1808, and was buried here Nov. 1, 1850

Erected by Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 111.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #12 Zachary Taylor series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 1, 1850.

Location. 38° 16.695′ N, 85° 38.916′ W. Marker is in Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. It is at the intersection of Blankenbaker Lane and Apache Road on Blankenbaker Lane. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Louisville KY 40207, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Ohio River Valley.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Zachary Taylor Home (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Locust Grove (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Marine Division Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); U.S.S. Canberra CA-70 (approx. 0.4 miles away); World War II 75th Division Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Address by President Lincoln (approx. 0.4 miles away); Zachary Taylor National Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Col. Richard Taylor (1744-1829)/George Rudy (1744-1806) (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louisville.

Also see . . . Zachary Taylor House, also known as Springfield. Wikipedia entry:
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of Historic Places Nomination Form. (Submitted on March 16, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Pat Filippone, November 23, 2016

2. Zachary Taylor Home Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2017, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. This page has been viewed 822 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 15, 2017, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.