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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

Randolph County Museum & Archives

See an old electric chair (last used to execute a woman who killed her brother)

Chester, IL Museums



Popeye Statue

Monument to Elzie Seager, Chester native and creator of "Popeye the Sailor Man."

Chester, IL Monuments

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

Things to do near Chester, IL

Lockhaven Country Club

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

Spinach Can Collectibles Museum

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

Tri City Port District

The Tri City Port District is on the Granite City Canal near the Lock and Dam on the Mississippi River. Tri City Port is a du...

Waterloo Winery

This 170 yr old dwelling, once the home of three prominent families in the area, honors them with titles to the unique cellar...

Acorns Golf Links

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