The Oklahoma City Bombing

Historical marker location:

301 7th Street Southwest, Southwest Federal Center, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 7th Street Southwest and D Street Southwest, on the right when traveling south on 7th Street Southwest.)

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.