Historical Marker

Here, at 2023 G Street, N.W., in 1912, The George Washington University

Historical marker location:
2023 G Street Northwest, Foggy Bottom, District of Columbia
( Marker is on G Street Northwest east of 21st Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.)
Marker installed: 2007

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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