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

Hours: Call main phone number for hours of operation.
Address: 1 Taylor St.
Phone: 618-826-2667

Come visit us in Chester, Illinois

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Popeye Statue

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

Chester, IL Monuments

Randolph County Museum & Archives

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

Chester, IL Museums

Chester Riverfront Mural

Painted in the 1930'

Chester, IL Arts

Spinach Can Collectibles Museum

Located in the 1875

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

Things to do Museums near Chester, IL

Village of Elsah Museum

Historical museum....

Madison County Historical Society Museum & Archives

The 1836 Weir House is filled with an amazing display of artifacts representing local and county history with the recent addi...

Paul Simon Museum

Memorabilia of Sen. Paul Simon's life and service in the U.S. Senate is gathered here. Simon took over the Troy Tribune in 19...

Bethalto Historical Museum

Historical museum. Log cabin authentically furnished....

Corner George Inn

The entire 150 year old German settlement is on the National Historic Register. Restoration includes a church from 186...