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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

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

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

Chester Riverfront Mural

Painted in the 1930'

Chester, IL Arts

Spinach Can Collectibles Museum

Located in the 1875

Chester, IL Museums

Things to do near Chester, IL

Spinach Can Collectibles Museum

Located in the 1875 Opera House, the building is full of Popeye merchandise and a Popeye museum....

Yanda Log Cabin

The ceiling rafters and attic floor are from the original log cabin, and the sidewalks are made from a school building dating...

Worlds Largest Catsup Bottle

Acorns Golf Links

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

Log Cabin Winery

The winery specializes in fruit and herb based wines including peach, raspberry, red and white grape, licorice, dill, and min...