The White House is located in Washington, D.C., which is not part of any U.S. state. Washington, D.C., is the capital of the United States and is a federal district. It was established to serve as the nation’s capital and is situated along the Potomac River, bordering the states of Maryland and Virginia.
The White House itself is situated at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. It has been the official residence and workplace of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800. The building is a symbol of the American presidency and the U.S. government.