Historical Marker
"Contraband" to Community
Historical marker location:
1210 R Street Northwest, Logan Circle, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of R Street Northwest and Vermont Avenue Northwest, on the left when traveling west on R Street Northwest.)
Marker installed: 2012
A Fitting Tribute. Logan Circle 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.