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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.

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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

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



Things to do near Chester, IL

Legacy Golf Course

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

St Clair County Historical Museum and Library

Built in 1866, the St Clair County Historical Museum is a Victorian house furnished with Victorian artifacts. Built to a Germ...

Confederate Prison Site

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

Marissa Recreation Area Golf Course

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Spencer T. Olin Community Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 14 days...