Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, Louisville
Facts and practical information
Zachary Taylor National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located at 4701 Brownsboro Road, in Louisville, Kentucky. It is named for Zachary Taylor, the 12th president of the United States, who is buried there with his wife, Margaret Mackall Smith Taylor. Zachary Taylor National Cemetery was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on November 3, 1983. As of 2014, the cemetery has over 14,000 interments and is one of seven national cemeteries in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and one of 112 in the United States. Those buried at the national cemetery served in six wars: Spanish–American War, World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, and the Persian Gulf War. ()
Zachary Taylor National Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Locust Grove, Walden School, Indian Hills, Cherrywood Village.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Zachary Taylor National Cemetery open?
- Monday 8 am - 4:30 pm
- Tuesday 8 am - 4:30 pm
- Wednesday 8 am - 4:30 pm
- Thursday 8 am - 4:30 pm
- Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm
- Saturday closed
- Sunday closed
How to get to Zachary Taylor National Cemetery by public transport?
Bus
- Brownsboro / Antrim • Lines: 15East LaGrange, 15East LimeKiln, 15East LimeKiln&VA (4 min walk)
- Brownsboro / Spruce • Lines: 15West LaGrange, 15West LimeKiln, 15West LimeKiln&VA (5 min walk)