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Zachary Taylor
12th President
1 term
1784-1850
Whig
Died while in office
Was a war hero before becoming President
Promised that slavery would not result in the succession of the southern states
Birthplace: Barboursville, VA
Zachary Taylor was born on November 24th, 1784 on Hare Forest Plantation, also called Montebello. The original building does not exist, but a marker is there.
Boyhood Home: Louisville, KY
This home is where President Taylor and his family lived from 1785-1808. The original building, made of wood, was moved to the back of the plantation sometime from 1785-1790, and used as a shelter for their slaves. This was also the original burial site of Zachary Taylor. It is named "Springfield".
Grave: Louisville, KY
Zachary Taylor was interred here in 1850, after his death. His former gravesite is also here, as is a monolith honoring him.
Former Burial Site: Washington, D.C.
In 1850, after his untimely death, he was placed in a Public Receiving Vault here.