Dawn Redwood from China

Historical marker location:

Arboretum, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Conifer Road and Hickey Hill Road, on the left when traveling south on Conifer Road.)

(Metasequoia glyptostroboides)

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.