From Rural to Residential

Historical marker location:

4903 Grant Street Northeast, Hillbrook, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Grant Street Northeast east of 49th Street Northeast, on the right when traveling east.)

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.