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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

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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

Chester Riverfront Mural

Painted in the 1930'

Chester, IL Arts

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

Spinach Can Collectibles Museum

Located in the 1875

Chester, IL Museums

Things to do near Chester, IL

National Great Rivers Museum

Worlds Largest Catsup Bottle

Belk Park Golf Course

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

Ridge Golf & Country Club, The

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 4 days...

Fulkerson Mansion and Farm Museum

Col. Wm. H. Fulkerson's mansion and farm museum features Reeves steam engines and steam plows. Open for group tours only of t...