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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

Randolph County Museum & Archives

See an old electric chair (last used to execute a woman who killed her brother)

Chester, IL Museums

Things to do near Chester, IL

Confederate Prison Site

A small portion of the original wall of the Confederate Prison was restored in 1973. The prison housed Confederate prisoners ...

Legacy Golf Course

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

Alfred Brown Museum

This museum contains several different types of artifacts. The museum holds the best collection of post cards from the 1904 W...

Ridge Golf & Country Club, The

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

Waterloo Winery

This 170 yr old dwelling, once the home of three prominent families in the area, honors them with titles to the unique cellar...