U.S. Capitol - Washington, D.C. - National Parks of the World on Waymarking.com

The U.S. Capitol was partially destroyed during the burning of Washington from the British in the war of 1812. After British troop had pasted Yankee forces in the Battle of Bladensburg, Major General Robert Ross and his troops came to Washington and set fire to many government funded buildings including the U.S. Capitol. The British command was strictly enforce to only burn public buildings and not those privately owned. The capitol was then closed for a few years and it was latter rebuilt. The capitol then moved in the meantime to the Old Brick Capitol, now the U.S. Supreme court building, until the restorations could be complete in 1819.

Park Name: United States Capitol Historic/Cultural Park: yes Natural Park: no Recreation Area: yes Wildlife Refuge: no Other Park Type not listed above: Building Park Website: [Web Link] Type of Listing: Entrance Fees in Local Currency: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Dates of Access: From: 01/01/2013 To: 12/31/2013 Hiking: no Camping: no Bicycling: no Horseback Riding: no Off-Roading: no Swimming: no Snorkling/Scuba: no Boating: no Rock Climbing: no Fishing: no Other Activities: Walking Other Type Detail: Not listed Hours available: Not listed

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