The Changing Faces of Adams Morgan
Historical marker location:
2001 19th St NW, Adams Morgan, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Vernon Street Northwest and 19th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east on Vernon Street Northwest.)
Marker installed: 2005
Roads to Diversity. Adams Morgan 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.