Toronto in Jefferson County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
James T. Coffey
Shelter House
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 10, 2020
1. James T. Coffey Marker
Inscription.
James T. Coffey. Shelter House. In late 1959, Jim joined the Toronto Lions Club and remained a member for nearly 59 years. He served most offices of Lionism at the local, district, and state levels. From 1980 to 1982 he served as International Director, and in 1990 was elected Third Vice President of Lions International. After serving his three years as Vice President, he had the distinguished honor of becoming President of Lions International for the 1993-1994 term. During his years as an International Officer (1990-1995), Jim and his wife Betty traveled to 110 countries and met many heads of state. Despite his being world-renown, upon relinquishing his high office Jim happly resumed help with the local club activities in his humble, down-to-earth fashion, often referring to himself as "just another Toronto Lion." Jim and Betty had one son, James Douglas Coffey, and one grandson, James T. Coffey II.
In late 1959, Jim joined the Toronto Lions Club and remained a member for nearly 59 years. He served most offices of Lionism at the local, district, and state levels. From 1980 to 1982 he served as International Director, and in 1990 was elected Third Vice President of Lions International. After serving his three years as Vice President, he had the distinguished honor of becoming President of Lions International for the 1993-1994 term. During his years as an International Officer (1990-1995), Jim and his wife Betty traveled to 110 countries and met many heads of state. Despite his being world-renown, upon relinquishing his high office Jim happly resumed help with the local club activities in his humble, down-to-earth fashion, often referring to himself as "just another Toronto Lion." Jim and Betty had one son, James Douglas Coffey, and one grandson, James T. Coffey II.
Erected by Lions International.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1959.
Location. 40° 27.654′ N, 80° 36.646′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ohio, in Jefferson County.
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It is on Euclid Avenue 0.1 miles north of Trenton Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 931 Euclid Ave, Toronto OH 43964, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest, in the Ohio River Valley, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 671 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 13, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
