Illinois Landmarks Added to National Register of Historic Places

Edward Chipman Public Library

Momence, Kankakee County

The Edward Chipman Public Library is the only library building ever erected in Momence. A library was established in 1901, but did not have a permanent home until prominent local citizen Edward Chipman bequeathed funds for the construction of the building, which subsequently was named in his honor. Built in 1912, the library has continuously served the community in that capacity to the present day.