The National Grange of the Patrons of Husbandry

Historical marker location:

The National Mall, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 4th Street Northwest and Madison Drive Northwest, on the right when traveling south on 4th Street Northwest.)

Marker installed: 1951

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.