The Rock on Brightwood Avenue
Historical marker location:
Brightwood, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) and Quackenbos Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Georgia Avenue Northwest.)
Marker installed: 2008
Battleground to Community. Brightwood 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.