If These Mansions Could Talk

Historical marker location:

1505 13th St Northwest, Logan Circle, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 13th Street Northwest and Logan Circle Northwest, on the left when traveling south on 13th Street Northwest.)

Marker installed: 2013

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.