Zachary Taylor

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Zachary Taylor

Portrait of Zachary Taylor.

Known as "Old Rough and Ready," Taylor was a veteran of several wars including the War of 1812. Taylor served as 12th President of the United States.

Image Courtesy of the Kentucky Historical Society.

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Historical Marker #1849 in Jefferson County notes the boyhood home of "Old Rough and Ready," Zachary Taylor. A veteran of several wars, including the War of 1812, Taylor was the 12th president of the United States. Born in Virginia,…