Stenton Park (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) | place with historical importance

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Stenton Park is named after James Logan's 18th century manor, Stenton House, which originally sat on 511 acres, surrounded by vast gardens. The land was acquired between 1723 and 1730, while the house was finished by 1730. Logan designed the manor himself and named it after his father's birthplace in East Lothian, Scotland. James Logan was a prominent citizen in the colonies, and at one time served as secretary to William Penn. The British General Sir William Howe occupied Stenton and used it as his headquarters during the Battle of Germantown. General George Washington stayed at Stenton in August 1777 on his way to the Battle of Brandywine. It is the only house in Germantown which was used by both commanders as headquarters.