Meridian Hill / Malcolm X Park

Historical marker location:

Adams Morgan, District of Columbia

( Marker is on 16th Street Northwest south of Crescent Place Northwest, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 2005

Roads to Diversity. Adams Morgan Heritage Trail

The White House was burned down during the War of 1812: In August 1814, British troops invaded Washington, D.C. and set fire to many of the city's buildings, including the White House, which was still under construction at the time.