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Randolph County Museum & Archives

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

Chester, IL Museums

Popeye Statue

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

Chester, IL Monuments


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

Things to do near Chester, IL

Confederate Cemetery and Memorial

The Confederate Cemetery displays a monument of those who died in the infamous Alton prison....

Governor Coles Memorial

Edward Coles was the second governor of Illinois (1822-1826). A former slaveowner from Virginia, Coles became an abolitionist...

Waterloo Country Club

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

Westlake Country Club

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

Kaskaskia Bell State Historic Site

This old church bell, a gift to the Catholic Church at Kaskaskia from King Louis XV was cast in France in 1741. It is popular...