Chester in Randolph County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Rough House

Photographed by Jason Voigt, November 30, 2020

1. Rough House Marker

Inscription. Segar's hard working chef debuted on May 24, 1931. He owns and operates the Rough House Café. Since the diner serves hamburgers, Wimpy frequents the beanery in constant search of a free meal and his famous plea "I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today" is synonymous with con artistry.

Erected 2015 by City of Chester.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is May 24, 1931.

Location. 37° 55.853′ N, 89° 48.111′ W. Marker is in Chester, Illinois, in Randolph County. It is on State Street (Illinois Route 150) west of Old Plank Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker and statue are outside Reids' Harvest House restaurant. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2440 State St, Chester IL 62233, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Illinois — Little Egypt.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Sea Hag & Bernard the Vulture (approx. 0.4 miles away); Nana Oyl (approx. 0.8 miles away); Prof. O.G. Wotasnozzle (approx. one mile away); Castor Oyl & Bernice the Whiffle Hen (approx. 1.1 miles away); Sherlock and Segar (approx. 1.4 miles away); King Blozo (approx. 1½ miles away); Popeye & The Perennial Pups (approx. 1½ miles away); Bluto (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chester.

Also see . . . Popeye and Friends Character Trail. The City of Chester has celebrated one of its most famous residents, E.C. Segar (creator of Popeye comic strip), for many years. In 1977, a park by the Mississippi River was dedicated and named after Segar. That same year, a statue of Popeye was placed there. Every year since 2006 (as of 2020), there have been Popeye character statues erected around town at various places. All of those typically have

Photographed by Jason Voigt, November 30, 2020

2. Rough House Marker

the donors' names on the base, as well as the city leaders of that year. Most of the statues have historical text on them. (Submitted on December 5, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Additional keywords. cartoon character, comic strip characters

Rough House Marker and Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, November 30, 2020

3. Rough House Marker and Statue

Outside the Reid's Harvest House restaurant.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 293 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 4, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 3. submitted on December 5, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.