Chester, Randolph County, Illinois

Historical marker location:

10 Truck Bypass, Chester, Illinois

( Marker is at the intersection of Bridge Bypass Road (Illinois Route 150) and Kaskaskia Street, on the right when traveling north on Bridge Bypass Road.)

Marker installed: 2003

Lewis & Clark Expedition. 1803-1806.

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