The Former Engine Co 24 of the District of Columbia Fire Department

Historical marker location:

3670 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest, 16th Street Heights, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from New Hampshire Avenue Northwest just south of Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29), on the right when traveling south.)

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.