Rehabilitating a National Treasure
Historical marker location:
2912 Independence Avenue Southwest, The National Mall, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Independence Avenue Southwest, 0.3 miles west of Lincoln Memorial Circle Southwest, on the right when traveling west.)
Marker installed: 2019
George Washington Memorial Parkway
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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.