Historical Marker
1840-1950
Historical marker location:
1200 New Jersey Ave SE, Navy Yard, District of Columbia
( Marker is on M Street Southeast just west of 4th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling east.)
Marker installed: 2021
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.