What a Beautiful Location, Brightwood

Historical marker location:

1225 Tuckerman Street Northwest, Brightwood, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Tuckerman Street Northwest and 13th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east on Tuckerman Street Northwest.)

Battleground to Community. Brightwood Heritage Trail

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.