John Muir 1838 - 1914

Historical marker location:

1208 G Street Northwest, Penn Quarter, District of Columbia

( Marker is on G Street Northwest west of 13th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.)

The Extra Mile. Points of Light Volunteer Pathway

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.