Like a Village

Historical marker location:

1701 11th Street Northwest, Shaw, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 11th Street Northwest and R Street Northwest when traveling north on 11th Street Northwest.)

City Within a City. Greater U Street 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.