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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


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

Popeye Statue

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

Chester, IL Monuments

Things to do near Chester, IL

Yanda Log Cabin

The ceiling rafters and attic floor are from the original log cabin, and the sidewalks are made from a school building dating...

Armed Forces Museum

The Armed Forces Museum is dedicated to the preservation of military history from all branches of service for all eras. Th...

Mascoutah Historical Museum

The museum focuses on the businesses that helped the city grow, particularly milling. ...