Chester, Illinois: Statue of Wimpy
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- Address:
- 1001 State St., Chester, IL
- Directions:
- Downtown, in Gazebo Park. On the west side of State St./Hwy 150 at its intersection with Opdyke St./Hwy 3.
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One of several sculptures of Popeye characters around town. Elzie Segar, born and raised in Chester, was the cartoonist who created Popeye.
Roadsideamerica.com Report... [01/14/2013]Visitor Tips and News About Statue of Wimpy
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This little plaza has several great murals on buildings around the Wimpy statue. The Official Popeye Fan Club store is right off the plaza, open M-F, normal business hours. Lots of great photo opportunities here!
[Deanna B, 03/26/2023]
I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.
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