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County: Jefferson

Alice Virginia Coffin (1848-88)

Marker Number: 

1715

Location: 

Jefferson St., between Preston & Floyd Sts., Louisvilel

Born on this street, Alice Virginia was one of seven founders of P.E.O., an international philanthropic and educational organization for women. It began as a sorority at the Iowa Wesleyan College, 1869; owns Cottey College in Missouri, and provides monetary assistance for education of women. Miss Coffin designed P.E.O. seal. Presented by Ky. P.E.O. Chapters.

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