Holy Family Church

Located in Cahokia, Illinois, this log church was built in 1799 - it is the oldest church west of the Allegheny Mountains (U.S.). This photo was taken for the 2015 CHALLENGE: WEEK 36: ARCHITECTURE – CHURCH/RELIGIOUS BUILDING. Strangely enough, I didn't know about this church until I started looking for historic churches in the area because of this photo challenge. I've driven a mile from this church any number of times and not known it was there.

[Larry L]

Really noce photo. I've never heard to this church, will have to look it up!

[GaryW]

Very nice photo. It is amazing how "close" somethings can be and we still miss them. Thanks for sharing this with us all! FAV

[Bob Zwolinsky]

I find this a really interesting building, thanks for sharing.

[Sue]

A nicely balanced shot of an interesting building. Most of the churches in my part of the world are much older than this.

[Paula W]

It's a beautiful building, lovely detail.

[Karin Hirsch]

Fabulous old building

[Danny G.]

Great old church!

[bkb in the city]

Great find and shot Jae