Randolph County Courthouse and Annex
Chester, Illinois, became the county seat of Randolph County in 1847. The current courthouse was built in 1975 and includes a 5th floor observation deck offering views 350 feet above the Mississippi River.
Next door is an interesting museum that houses artifacts collected over time from Randolph County residents. This Neo-Gothic stone museum, Randolph County Courthouse Annex, was built in 1864 to house the county clerk’s office, but is now used to preserve local history.
Artifacts document the rich history of the area’s early French settlers and later immigrants. Exhibits feature the life and times of folks in Randolph County. The museum contains Native American artifacts from the area and an electric chair once used at Menard Correctional Center. The Musum also contains extensive archives left from its days as the county clerk’s office.
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Frederick Weistar House Historic Site, Chestnut Street, Chester, IL, USA
Distance: 0.05 Away
St. Nicholas Landmark, Ferry Street, Chester, IL, USA
Distance: 0.21 Away
Segar Memorial Park
Distance: 0.32 Away
General History Outdoor Experiences
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Chester Welcome Center, 10 Bridge Bypass Rd, Chester, IL 62233, USA
Distance: 0.32 Away
Chester Welcome Center, Bridge Bypass Road, Chester, IL, USA
Distance: 0.32 Away
Museums and Interpretive Centers
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Chester Welcome Center, Bridge Bypass Road, Chester, IL, USA
Distance: 0.32 Away
Cohen Memorial Home, Harrison Street, Chester, IL, USA
Distance: 0.33 Away
Spinach Can Collectibles, State Street, Chester, IL, USA
Distance: 0.65 Away
174 MO-51, Perryville, MO 63775, USA
Distance: 0.95 Away
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