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Painted in the 1930's on the upper interior wall of the U S Post Office, this fascinating mural depicts the Pre-Civil War Riverboat activity on the Mississippi.

Attractions and Upcoming Events


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

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

Highland Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Bethalto Historical Museum

Historical museum. Log cabin authentically furnished....

Old Six Mile Museum in the Emmert-Zippel House

This 158-year-old home has displays of Cival War artifacts, and Indian collections, and 1830's furnishings....

Confederate Cemetery and Memorial

The Confederate Cemetery displays a monument of those who died in the infamous Alton prison....

The Edge

Recent additions make this the largest laser tag, mini-golf, Roack Wall, and arcade in the region....