Historical Marker

Walsh Memorial

Historical marker location:
2665 Woodley Road Northwest, Woodley Park, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from Woodley Road Northwest east of 27th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.)
Marker installed: 1964

1913 - 1964

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.
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