State Historic Site · Florida
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
- Location
- Monroe County, Florida
- Nearest town
- 1.8 miles west of Key West
- Type
- State Historic Site
About Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
A Civil War-era fort forms the center of this state park, built on land near the southern tip of Key West. The site holds National Historic Landmark status and preserves the fortification along with the grounds surrounding it. What visitors find here is the fort structure itself, set at the edge of the island.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park is in Monroe County, Florida, 1.8 miles west of Key West. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.
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Towns near Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.