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Chester, Illinois

  • Popeye Statue

    Monument to Elzie Seager, Chester native and creator of "Popeye the Sailor Man." This statue stands proudly next to Chester Bridge....
    Popeye Statue

  • Governor Bond Memorial

    The Governor Bond State Memorial marks the grave of Shadrach Bond (1773-1832), the first governor of Illinois after it attained statehood in 1818. The obelisk-style monument was erected in 1883....
    Governor Bond Memorial

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Popeye Statue

Monument to Elzie Seager, Chester native and creator of "Popeye the Sailor Man."

Chester, IL Monuments

Chester Riverfront Mural

Painted in the 1930'

Chester, IL Arts

Governor Bond Memorial

The Governor Bond State Memorial marks the grave of Shadrach Bond (1773-1832), the first governor of Illinois after it attained statehood in 1818. The obelisk-style monument was erected in 1883

Chester, IL Monuments

Randolph County Museum & Archives

See an old electric chair (last used to execute a woman who killed her brother)

Chester, IL Museums

Spinach Can Collectibles Museum

Located in the 1875

Chester, IL Museums

Things to do near Chester, IL

Mermaid House

A retired sea captain built the Mermaid House as a hotel in 1830 on the St. Louis-Vincennes Trail, now known as Rte. 50. A fa...

Triple Lakes Golf Club

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Annbriar Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Ridge Golf & Country Club, The

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 4 days...

Southwestern Lakes Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...