Mayor Emery and the Union Army
Historical marker location:
5706 Georgia Avenue Northeast, 16th Street Heights, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) north of Madison Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.)
Marker installed: 2008
Battleground to Community. Brightwood 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.