Established by French Settlers from Darke, Shelby and Miami counties

Founded in 1846, Holy Family Catholic Church was established by French settlers from Darke, Shelby, and Miami counties who sought a central location for worship. A log chapel was built that same year on land donated by the Subler family, but it was destroyed by fire in 1848 and quickly rebuilt. As the community grew, the log church became too small. In 1866, the present Gothic Revival-style brick church was constructed, featuring a bell tower and stained glass windows funded by parishioners. 

Over time, the parish added altars, Stations of the Cross, pews, electricity, and other enhancements as resources allowed. The church underwent a major renovation in 1964, updating the interior and adding a vestibule. A mural and new wood altar were added in 2014, and the exterior was repaired in 2008. The original rectory, built in the 1850s, still stands nearby, while a newer rectory was built in 1902 and later replaced. 

Holy Family is recognized as the oldest church building in Darke County still in continuous operation, and it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. Today, it remains an active parish within the Northwest Five family of parishes.