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.