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Chester, Illinois

  • Popeye Statue

    Monument to Elzie Seager, Chester native and creator of "Popeye the Sailor Man." This statue stands proudly next to Chester Bridge....
    Popeye Statue
  • 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....
    Governor Bond Memorial

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

Clinton Hill Country Club

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Fulkerson Mansion and Farm Museum

Col. Wm. H. Fulkerson's mansion and farm museum features Reeves steam engines and steam plows. Open for group tours only of t...

Fort De Chartres State Historic Site

Reconstruction of the mid-1700s stone fort that was the base of French control of the Mississippi River Valley. It was surren...

Bethalto Historical Museum

Historical museum. Log cabin authentically furnished....

Cloverleaf Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...