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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


Things to do near Chester, IL

Columbia Bridges Golf Club

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

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...

Clinton Hill Country Club

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

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...

Bethalto Historical Museum

Historical museum. Log cabin authentically furnished....