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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.

Attractions and Upcoming Events


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


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

Things to do near Chester, IL

St. Peter's Cathedral

This Renasissance Gothic architectural masterpiece has a 222 ft. tall bell tower. Tours avaliable....

Rolling Hills Golf Club

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

Missouri Payday Loans

At Missouri Payday Loans in Granite City, we service our customers with pride and take care of all of their Payday Loans, Cas...

Roscoe Misselhorn Art Gallery

The Roscoe Misselhorn Art Gallery features over 2000 original works of renowned Southern Illinois sketch artist, Roscoe Missl...

St. Catherine's Village Golf

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