April 24, 2025 · 4:38 pm
I’ll begin out this weblog by saying that 99% of vacationers have NO IDEA that Key West has a Civil Conflict Fort… and WOW are they lacking an incredible attraction! I’ll inform you proper now to dig deep in your pocket and splurge by paying the $3 or $4 a automobile load value, it’s price greater than that I guarantee you.
This weblog, half 1 will likely be on its historical past and exterior solely, which in itself is a marvel of surprise on your eyes and cameras as you’ll be able to see by the highest picture. Under you’ll be able to see totally different angles of all sides of the fort partitions and moat… sure I mentioned MOAT! Right here’s a portion of the historic marker posted simply outdoors of the fortress partitions: Fort Zachary Taylor – Constructed in 1845 as a part of the Third Tier System of Protection which referred to as for the institution of masonry fortresses constructed alongside America’s shoreline to stop sea assaults upon america. This fort was an vital defensive construction for america as a result of of its command over the waters of the Straits of Florida & Gulf of Mexico. When accomplished, the fort was three tales tall, held 140 cannons and residential to virtually 450 troopers. Fort Taylor remained beneath federal management (Northern Military, Blue Coats, Yankees) in the course of the Civil Conflict. Fort Taylor continued to defend america in the course of the Spanish-American Conflict, World Conflict I (WWI), and World Conflict II (WWII). The fort’s service to the nation resulted in 1947.
As you’ll be able to inform, this fort is wealthy with historical past and much more alluring to the attention. Wow, I informed you it was superior! That is one among our favourite locations to go in Key West to get away from the crowds and luxuriate in a well-earned sundown and beautiful views of a Civil Conflict fort.
Yow will discover the Civil Conflict historic relic precisely beside the Previous Navy Pier about 4 blocks west of Duval Road on the ocean’s edge. See you quickly for half #2.
