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On the southern edge of Key West, Fort Taylor predates the Civil War and is a National Historic Monument housing the largest cache of Civil War armament in the world. Beyond its historical importance, the park is the southernmost state park in the continental United States.
Fort Taylor, 1898. The United States built Fort Zachary Taylor to protect Key West Harbor. When finished, it had three floors of gun rooms and a barracks building consisting of three floors. This view shows the fort circa 1898, just prior to the "modernization" project which called for removing the top two tiers of the fort.
Fort Tours. Take a stroll through the 1800s in our Civil War era fort. Built to guard the harbor of Key West, Fort Taylor was used in the Civil War, Spanish American War, WWI, WWII and the Cuban Missile Crisis. See the largest collection of seacoast guns and take the daily tour at 11 a.m. You also can explore on your own following the self ...
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park is committed to providing a variety of amenities accessible to all of our visitors. These amenities include: Ground-level areas of the fort. Interpretive panels. Cayo Hueso Café. Beach wheelchairs are available free of charge. Inquire on the beach at the Cayo Hueso Café or contact the park office for ...
The park is open from 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year. The fort closes at 5 p.m. Fees. Admission. $6 per vehicle (up to eight people). A Monroe County surcharge of 50 cents will be added, per person. $4.50 single-occupant vehicle or motorcycle (Monroe County surcharge included in this price).
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park Where the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean meet stands a solitary stone fort overlooking the sea. Looking out from the top of the fort, visitors witness a stunning sunset stretched across miles of pristine, white sand.
Welcome to Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park, home of America’s southernmost Civil War fortress. Explore history inside the fort. Enjoy nature in shady hammocks. Spend your day fishing, or create your own fun on our beach and catch a spectacular view of the sunset. Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park has
Coral reefs are some of the most important habitats for marine animals across the globe, and here at Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park, various species of coral are found offshore.
Bill spent years training and teaching in the fields of industrial art and history. His expertise makes him more than qualified to lead to the daily tours at Fort Zachary Taylor. As he takes visitors on a journey back in time, his keen eye makes sure to point out the overlooked details of the fort.
Come on down to the park, take a tour of our historic fort, jump in the warm ocean, and see what makes Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park so special. Florida State Parks Main Menu