Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 224 N.Secor, Gilman, IL 60938 US - Our Church's History
Our Church's History
The first Catholic service in Gilman was held at the railroad house in December of 1857. It was decided at this meeting to raise the funds to build a permanent church. Work began on May 1st, but was destroyed by a tornado on May 13th. Work began again and was completed in 1859. In 1870 the decision was made to build a larger church to accommodate the growing congregation. The present building was completed in 1872 at a cost of $3500.00.
