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Chester, Illinois

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

Far Oaks Golf Club -18-Hole

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

Fairmont Golf Course & Driving Range

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

Confederate Prison Site

A small portion of the original wall of the Confederate Prison was restored in 1973. The prison housed Confederate prisoners ...

Lewis and Clark Memorial

This memorial commemorates Camp Dubois, the 1803-4 winter camp of Lewis and Clark, from which they launched their Corps of Di...

Woodlands Golf Club, The

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