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

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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

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

Clinton Hill Country Club

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

Southwestern Lakes Golf Course

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

Old Six Mile Museum in the Emmert-Zippel House

This 158-year-old home has displays of Cival War artifacts, and Indian collections, and 1830's furnishings....

Tamarack Country Club

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

Peterstown House

In Waterloo, remnants of the country's early history are preserved at this house, the only stagecoach stop still in tack alon...