Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
Location:At the end of Southard Street in Key West, on Truman Annex.
Facilities:Picnic areas, beach, showers, restrooms, food concession, kayak andsnorkeling gear rental, interpretive exhibits, hiking trails.
Activities:Saltwater fishing, kayaking, swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, hiking, bicycling, wildlife viewing, guided tours.
Special Features:Construction of the fort began in 1845, shortly after Florida became astate, but took 21 years to complete due to yellow fever, shortages ofmaterial and men, remoteness, and hurricanes. Fort Taylor remained inUnion hands throughout the Civil War, and was again used during theSpanish-American War. Beginning in the late 1960s, excavations for oldarmaments uncovered a buried arsenal from Civil War times. Inrecognition of the fort's large collection of Civil War cannons, it wasplaced on the National Register of Historic Places and designated aNational Historic Landmark.
Address:PO Box 6560
Key West, FL 33041
Phone:305-292-6713
Web: www.floridastateparks.org/forttaylor
Size: 36 acres land; 19 acres water.
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