National Register of Historic Places
Church of the Holy Family
Church of the Holy Family is a historic place in Cahokia, St. Clair County, Illinois, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on April 15, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000851.
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Church of the Holy Family
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About this place
What is Church of the Holy Family?
The Church of the Holy Family is a Catholic parish located at 116 Church Street in Cahokia Heights, Illinois. The congregation is said to be the oldest continuously active Catholic parish in the United States, having been founded in 1699 by Canadian missionaries, and is the oldest church building west of the Allegheny Mountains.
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Listing details
- Name
- Church of the Holy Family
- City
- Cahokia
- County
- St. Clair County
- State
- Illinois
- Listed on the National Register
- April 15, 1970
- NRIS reference number
- 70000851
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 38.57005, -90.18839
When was Church of the Holy Family listed on the National Register?
Church of the Holy Family was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 15, 1970.
Where is Church of the Holy Family located?
Church of the Holy Family is located in Cahokia, St. Clair County, Illinois at approximately 38.57005, -90.18839. See the map above.
Is Church of the Holy Family a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Church of the Holy Family is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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