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See an old electric chair (last used to execute a woman who killed her brother), and many county and Native American atifacts, and Kaskaskia manuscripts.

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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

Alfred Brown Museum

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

Far Oaks Golf Club -18-Hole

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

Belk Park Golf Course

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

Acorns Golf Links

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