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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

Chester Riverfront Mural

Painted in the 1930'

Chester, IL Arts

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

Spinach Can Collectibles Museum

Located in the 1875

Chester, IL Museums

Popeye Statue

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

Chester, IL Monuments

Things to do near Chester, IL

Cahokia Courthouse State Historic Site

Confederate Cemetery and Memorial

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

Legacy Golf Course

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

Eckert's Country Store and Farm

The Eckert Family Farm has continued a long tradition of growing fruits since 1837. Take a wagon tour past the 1880 homestead...

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...