[2] Its Richardsonian Romanesque church building, which was built in 1905-06, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

[3] In 1831 young people in the New England area were encouraged to take advantage of the fertile land in Illinois, being sold cheaply.

This idea was growing in the area and flyers were sent out stating: When more than a few people offered themselves to this effort, a council was convened.

Ebeneezer Strong Phelps, a deacon at Northampton Church, was one of the charter members and the council meeting was held in his home.

Diabolic Spencer preached a sermon and quoted Luke 12:32, “Fear not little flock, it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom.” After the sermon they took communion with the large congregation that had gathered to see them off, and a collection of $54.00 was given to supply the infant church with new vessels for the communion table.