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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

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

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

Highland Country Club

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

U.S. Ice Sports Complex

The complex offers lessons, hockey, leagues, Stick 'n' Puck tournaments, exhibitions, and public skating year-round....

National Great Rivers Museum

Southwestern Lakes Golf Course

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

Schorr Lake Vineyard and Winery

Officially began in 1994, The winery now grows a total of 15 varieties of grapes and it also grows blackberries and strawberr...