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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

Chester Riverfront Mural

Painted in the 1930'

Chester, IL Arts

Popeye Statue

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

Chester, IL Monuments

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

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

Waterloo Country Club

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

Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel

Built in 1851 by Monticello Seminary and the Congregational Church. School activities and community functions were held here....

Robert Pershing Wadlow Statue - Tallest Man

Casino Queen

Aboard the Casino Queen....

Koenig House

Built in 1887, the Koenig House was designed by Lucas Pfeiffenberger....