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Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park

Tour a Civil War brick fort at the tip of Key West, then swim and snorkel off the park's beach.

601 Howard England Way, Key West, FL 33040 · Key West, FL

About Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park

Work on this brick fort began in 1845. In January 1861 Union soldiers moved in to keep it out of Confederate hands, and it later served as an outpost against blockade runners. Volunteers dug up buried Civil War cannons here in 1968. A guided fort tour runs daily, or you can walk the fort on your own. The park's beach at the south end is good for swimming, snorkeling and picnics. Entry is $6 per car plus 50 cents a person, or $2.50 if you walk or bike in.

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