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James Logan blue plaque

Blue plaque
James Logan blue plaque
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Near that street, James Logan entered the world in 1674, then crossed an ocean to become President of the Council of Pennsylvania. A small blue plaque still points to the lost house, tying a British island room to an American chamber. Logan lived twice: once in ordinary birth, once in public responsibility.
This blue commemorative plaque records: Near this site James Logan 1674-1751 President of the Council of Pennsylvania was born
James Logan, a prominent colonial administrator and scholar, served as the Secretary of the Province of Pennsylvania under William Penn and later as the President of the Council; he is remembered for his significant role in the governance and development of early Pennsylvania.

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