Chester, Illinois: Statue of Popeye
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Segar Memorial Park
- Address:
- Hwy 51, Chester, IL
- Directions:
- On the east side of Bridge Bypass Rd (Hwy 51 in Missouri) just north of the Mississippi River bridge.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Statues of Popeye and his comic cohorts populate a town, honoring the local artist who modeled his cartoon characters on Chester residents. Roadsideamerica.com Report... [01/14/2013]
Chester, Illinois - Illinois Popeye Pummels The Competition
Popeye and Friends Statues: For an 80-year-old cartoon character, Popeye has some sea legs. At least three towns promote his immortality with statues, but Chester, Illinois, clearly has wind in its sails. [09/14/2009] Complete Story...
Popeye and Friends Statues: For an 80-year-old cartoon character, Popeye has some sea legs. At least three towns promote his immortality with statues, but Chester, Illinois, clearly has wind in its sails. [09/14/2009] Complete Story...
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