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Chester, Illinois

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

Chester Country Club

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

Pere Marquette Historic Site

When Europeans began to explore the Illinois country, most of the Native Americans they met were members of the Illini tribe....

Wolves Crossing Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1 days...

Confederate Cemetery and Memorial

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

National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows

There are 200 beautifully landscaped acres of gardens, decotional areas, an Outdoor Amphitheater, the Shrine Church, the Lour...