Grant Circle was named in honor of Ulysses S. Grant

Historical marker location:

Petworth, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Grant Circle Northwest and 5th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east.)

(1822-1885)

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.