Limestone for the construction was quarried from a nearby creek and the gated pews were hewn from local black walnut.

[1] The bell bears the inscription, "Laus Deo Allelus", Christ Church, Limestone, Peoria, Illinois, Advent 1887.

[1] The bell tower was constructed from stone of the house of John Flatman in 1889.

[1] The east window behind the altar was dedicated in 1880 and created by English artisans.

[1] The congregation began at what is now Norwood (formerly Jones Hollow), by English and Welsh immigrants in 1834.

[1][4] The Parish Hall was built in 2008, bringing running water to the building for the first time.