Taylor, “Old, Rough and Ready,” grew up in Louisville and served as an Army officer from 1808-1847, advancing to the rank of major general. He was a hero of the Mexican American War (1846-48).

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — On this Memorial Day, we remember the millions of people who've sacrificed for our country and our freedoms. Zachary Taylor National Cemetery's the final resting place for more ...

President Zachary Taylor’s death on July 9, 1850 shocked a nation that was in a heated debate about issues that eventually led to the Civil War. But his sudden passing also sidestepped two ...

Taylor served in the U.S. Army during the War of 1812. He was elected the 12th president of the United States in 1848, but served only 16 months before his death while in office. Zachary Taylor ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Before Monday's ceremony even began, visitors to Zachary Taylor National Cemetery paused to honor the brave men and women who gave everything in service to our nation. Under a ...

1 / 4 Show Caption + Soldiers from Fort Knox paid tribute to President Zachary Taylor at a wreath-laying ceremony at the Zachary Taylor National Cemetery in Louisville Nov. 24 at 11 a.m.

Zachary Taylor faces three counts of resisting a police officer with violence and three counts of battery on an officer, Feb. 12, 2022. (Palm Beach Co. Sheriff's Office) ...

Zachary Taylor, the 12th president of the United States, has Louisville roots dating back to his childhood, but not every "Taylor" landmark in the city and state is named after him.

The nomination of Zachary Taylor was, if anything, a symptom of the Whigs’ lack of underlying consensus principles. But Taylor was a genuine military hero, humble about his lack of political ...

Born in Montebello, Virginia, on November 24, 1784, Zachary Taylor moved to Kentucky with his parents as an infant. Taylor grew up on what was then the frontier, and enlisted in the army in 1806.

Arkansas is adding a 13th scholarship wide receiver to its 2024 roster after landing a commitment from Zachary Taylor of Yoakum (Texas) on Monday afternoon. Taylor, 6-4, 170, went public with his ...