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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

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



Things to do near Chester, IL

Henry White Experimental Farm

The Henry White Experimental Farm was donated to the Illinois Department of Agriculture in 1988. One can see examples of prai...

Fairmount Park

Illinois' only down-state, year-round thoroughbred horsetrack....

Fort De Chartres State Historic Site

Reconstruction of the mid-1700s stone fort that was the base of French control of the Mississippi River Valley. It was surren...

Fairmont Golf Course & Driving Range

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