Robert Emmet

Historical marker location:

Sheridan-Kalorama, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue Northwest and 24th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on Massachusetts Avenue Northwest.)

Marker installed: 1966

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.