The Fires of 1968
Historical marker location:
700 Street Northeast, Atlas District, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of H Street Northeast and 7th Street Northeast, on the right when traveling west on H Street Northeast.)
Marker installed: 2012
Hub, Home, Heart. Greater H Street NE Heritage Trail
Loading...
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.