Legacy Memorial Park

Historical marker location:

5801 South Dakota Avenue Northeast, Riggs Park, District of Columbia

( Marker is on South Dakota Avenue Northeast north of New Hampshire Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling north.)

District of Columbia Parks & Recreation.

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.