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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

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

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....

Collinsville Historical Museum

A collection of Collinsville history....

Historic Route 66-Scenic Byways

The subject of countless legends and lore, the Mother Road had been taking travelers through America's heartland for generati...

The Edge

Recent additions make this the largest laser tag, mini-golf, Roack Wall, and arcade in the region....

Alfred Brown Museum

This museum contains several different types of artifacts. The museum holds the best collection of post cards from the 1904 W...