Major General John A. Logan

Historical marker location:

Logan Circle, District of Columbia

( Memorial is at the intersection of Logan Circle Northwest and 13th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east on Logan Circle Northwest.)

Marker installed: 1901

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.