Fort Zachary Taylor: A Historic Gem in Key West

In this video, we explore Fort Zachary Taylor, a historic fort in Key West, Florida.
The fort was built in the 1840s to protect the island from Confederate ships during the Civil War. It never fired a shot in anger, but it played a role in the Spanish-American War. Today, it is a National Historic Landmark and is open to the public for tours.
We'll take you on a tour of the fort, showing you its many historical features, including its cannons, barracks, and tunnels. We'll also talk about the fort's role in American history.
Join us as we discuss:- The history of Fort Zachary Taylor- The fort's role in the Civil War and the Spanish-American War- The fort's many historical features- How to get to Fort Zachary Taylor
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[@jazzrat2000]

Having visited Fort Jefferson I feel like I missed something by not going to this fort. Do you know why they buried all the cannons in the walls of the fort?

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When they expanded the fort, they used whatever they had as fill in the newly constructed walls. With these cannon being obsolete by this time, they just used them as fill material.