The town of Cahokia was founded in 1699 by three missionaries from Quebec, it became the center of commerce for the region due to its location along three rivers.
Built in 1740, Cahokia Courthouse State Historic Site was dismantled in 1901, displayed at the 1904 St. Louis Fair, and then reconstructed on its original site in 1939. The visitor center has interactive exhibits that trace the French influence from the 18th century.
Hours:
March 1 to October 31: 9am-5pm; Closed: Sun, Mon
November 1 to February 28: 9am-4pm; Closed: Sun, Mon, Sun, Mon
Always closed on: Martin Luther King's Birthday - USA (3rd Monday, January ), New Year's Day (January 1), President's Day - USA (3rd Monday, February ), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Veteran's Day - USA (November 11), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
The Church of the Holy Family in Cahokia was completed in 1799 and is the only church built of upright logs still standing in the United States. The parish was established in May of 1699 when Father Jean St. Cosme, a French priest, erected a missionary cross, a chapel and a log rectory.
Address: Church of the Holy Family, 116 Church Street, Cahokia, IL 62206, United States
Phone: 1 (618) 550-9353, Fax: 1 (618) 332-1699
The Jarrot Mansion was started in 1807 and is the former home of Nicholas Jarrot, a French-born entrepreneur, wealthy landowner, and slave owner. It is one of the earliest surviving brick buildings in Illinois and continues to be restored.
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