Lillie Hitchcock Coit

Biography

Lillie Hitchcock Coit, born in 1843, gained renown as a philanthropist whose spirited generosity sprang from a deep devotion to her community and its firefighters. She embraced life with courage, bringing warmth and enthusiasm to every endeavor she undertook.

Coit’s philanthropy left a lasting mark on civic life, supporting projects that strengthened San Francisco’s cultural heart. Her legacy endures through the institutions she helped sustain and the joyful loyalty she inspired in others.