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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

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

Chester Riverfront Mural

Painted in the 1930'

Chester, IL Arts

Spinach Can Collectibles Museum

Located in the 1875

Chester, IL Museums

Randolph County Museum & Archives

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

Chester, IL Museums

Things to do near Chester, IL

Gateway National Golf Links

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

Gateway Fun Park

Bring the kids for a day playing on the 18-hole miniature golf course, huge arcade, golf course, huge arcade, bumper boats, ...

Annbriar Golf Course

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

Southwestern Lakes Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

St. Louis Air & Space Museum

Learn about the history of aviation in the St. Louis Area....