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.
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.
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 MonumentsMonument to Elzie Seager, Chester native and creator of "Popeye the Sailor Man."
Chester, IL MonumentsSee an old electric chair (last used to execute a woman who killed her brother)
Chester, IL MuseumsCourse Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...
This museum contains several different types of artifacts. The museum holds the best collection of post cards from the 1904 W...
The entire 150 year old German settlement is on the National Historic Register. Restoration includes a church from 186...
A preserved site of an old fort. A scenic overlook offers views of the Mississippi and Kaskaskia Rivers and of the site of Ol...