The Rodgers House

Historical marker location:

1510 H St NW, Downtown Washington, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from Madison Place Northwest south of H Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.)

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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.