Dating back to 1699, the Church of the Holy Family in Cahokia, Illinois, is one of the oldest continuously operating parishes in the United States.
A Church Built in 1699 Still Standing Today
Now more than 300 years old, the church was originally built as a log structure in 1699 and holds a deep, fascinating history. The original building was destroyed by fire in 1740. The current log church, which still stands today, was constructed using salvaged logs from the original structure, preserving a physical connection to its earliest days.
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