Church of the Holy Family - Cahokia, Illinois
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paulspaper
N 38° 34.215 W 090° 11.308
15S E 744943 N 4272837
This is the oldest French "Upright Log" Church in Illinois still in continuous use. It was built with "Portteaux Sur Sole" (posts on sill). Don't miss this National Historic Landmark.
Waymark Code: WM244F
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 08/31/2007
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The Holy Family Log Church was established in 1699 by Catholic missionaries from the seminary of Quebec. The church was dedicated in 1799 as a church of the Diocese of Baltimore, which comprised all territory within the original limits of the U.S. The Holy Family Log Church is the oldest church west of the Allegheny Mountains.
Type of Church: Church
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Diocese: Belleville
Address/Location:
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Cahokia, IL USA
62206
Date of organization: Not listed
Date of building construction: Not listed
Dominant Architectural Style: Not listed
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed
Archdiocese: Not listed
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