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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.

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

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, ...

Columbia Bridges Golf Club

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Yorktown Golf Complex

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Columbia Golf Club

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

The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge

This bridge was built in 1927. The fifth bridge to cross the Mississippi River connecting Illinois and Missouri, it shortened...