See an old electric chair (last used to execute a woman who killed her brother)
Chester, IL MuseumsThe 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 MonumentsThe Confederate Cemetery displays a monument of those who died in the infamous Alton prison....
Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...
The Henry White Experimental Farm was donated to the Illinois Department of Agriculture in 1988. One can see examples of prai...
A retired sea captain built the Mermaid House as a hotel in 1830 on the St. Louis-Vincennes Trail, now known as Rte. 50. A fa...
A great place to spot water birds, fish, boat, or play around of golf. The park covers 1,125 acres including two lakes and a ...