Gateway to The Nation's Capital
Historical marker location:
1 Columbus Circle Northeast, NoMa/Sursum Corda, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Columbus Circle Northeast south of F Street Northeast, on the left when traveling south.)
Marker installed: 2012
Hub, Home, Heart. Greater H Street NE Heritage Trail
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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.