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 MonumentsSee an old electric chair (last used to execute a woman who killed her brother)
Chester, IL MuseumsMonument to Elzie Seager, Chester native and creator of "Popeye the Sailor Man."
Chester, IL MonumentsCourse Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...
Historical museum. Log cabin authentically furnished....
The Pierre Menard Home is the finest example of French colonial architecture in the Central Mississippi Valley. The Post-on-S...
This 158-year-old home has displays of Cival War artifacts, and Indian collections, and 1830's furnishings....