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Painted in the 1930's on the upper interior wall of the U S Post Office, this fascinating mural depicts the Pre-Civil War Riverboat activity on the Mississippi.

Attractions and Upcoming Events


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

Randolph County Museum & Archives

See an old electric chair (last used to execute a woman who killed her brother), and many county and Native American atifacts...

Rex's Museum

A Lionel train set shares space with a Li'l Abner Dogpatch Band windup toy and British toy soldiers, antique collectibles, cl...

Fairmount Park

Illinois' only down-state, year-round thoroughbred horsetrack....

Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site

A preserved site of an old fort. A scenic overlook offers views of the Mississippi and Kaskaskia Rivers and of the site of Ol...

Fairmont Golf Course & Driving Range

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