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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



Randolph County Museum & Archives

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

Chester, IL Museums

Popeye Statue

Monument to Elzie Seager, Chester native and creator of "Popeye the Sailor Man."

Chester, IL Monuments

Things to do near Chester, IL

Roscoe Misselhorn Art Gallery

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

Fairmont Golf Course & Driving Range

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

St. Peter's Cathedral

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

Lewis Latzer Homestead

The founder of the Pet Milk Company built this house that was one of the first with electricity and running water inside. It ...

Pierre Menard Home State Historic Site

The Pierre Menard Home is the finest example of French colonial architecture in the Central Mississippi Valley. The Post-on-S...