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Chester, Illinois

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

Marissa Recreation Area Golf Course

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

St. Catherine's Village Golf

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

Governor Bond Memorial

The Governor Bond State Memorial marks the grave of Shadrach Bond (1773-1832), the first governor of Illinois after it attain...

Governor Coles Memorial

Edward Coles was the second governor of Illinois (1822-1826). A former slaveowner from Virginia, Coles became an abolitionist...