National Headquarters, American Red Cross

Historical marker location:

430 17th Street Northwest, Foggy Bottom, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from 17th Street Northwest south of E Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1965

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.