Chester, Illinois
Chester Riverfront Mural
Painted in the 1930's on the upper interior wall of the U S Post Office, this fascinating mural depicts the Pre-Civil War Riverboat activity on the Mississippi. ...
Chester Riverfront Mural
Monument to Elzie Seager, Chester native and creator of "Popeye the Sailor Man."
Chester, IL MonumentsThe 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 MonumentsSee an old electric chair (last used to execute a woman who killed her brother)
Chester, IL MuseumsSee the historic Jerseyville courthouse, jail, library, post office, Baptist church, gazebo, memorial of those who died in wa...
The winery specializes in fruit and herb based wines including peach, raspberry, red and white grape, licorice, dill, and min...
The ceiling rafters and attic floor are from the original log cabin, and the sidewalks are made from a school building dating...
Antique firefighting equipment and memorabilia are on display....
A preserved site of an old fort. A scenic overlook offers views of the Mississippi and Kaskaskia Rivers and of the site of Ol...