Elks Columbia Lodge No. 85

Historical marker location:

1844 3rd Street Northwest, LeDroit Park, District of Columbia

( Marker is on 3rd Street Northwest south of Rhode Island Avenue Northwest (U.S. 1), on the left when traveling north.)

African American Heritage Trail, Washington, DC. 1844 Third Street, NW

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.