Historical Marker

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Historical marker location:
4302 Sheriff Rd NE, Deanwood, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Sheriff Road Northeast just east of 43rd Place Northeast, on the left when traveling west.)
Marker installed: 2009

A Self-Reliant People. Greater Deanwood 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.
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