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CHESTERVILLE: DOUGLAS/MOULTRIE COUNTIES
Chesterville: River Scenes, Hearty Buffet And Shopping In The Heart Of Amish Country
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long the banks of the Kaskaskia River and in the middle of Amish settlements, the charm of Chesterville greets visitors. In Chesterville, which is midway between Arcola and Arthur, visitors will discover an old-fashioned meat market, an outdoor furnishings business and a thriving restaurant that serves delicious and bountiful meals. While most travelers pass through Chesterville on Illinois Route 133 bound for Arthur, Arcola and other area destinations, Chesterville’s new bridge, located just north of Illinois Route 133, provides a picturChesterville is midway between Arthur and Arcola, in the heart of Amish Country. esque view of the Kaskaskia River, which In addition, travelers looking for a little adventure off the beaten path feeds into Lake Shelbyville. The bridge offers photographers a front row can visit the small Chesterville Cemetery, located just outside the village seat for snapshots of colorful autumnal foliage and the beauty of an icy over an ancient, one-lane bridge. In the cemetery is the mysterious witch’s stream in winter. grave. Local folklore has it the grave is that of a rebellious young woman The new bridge was constructed recently to replace a 115-year-old who was thought to be a witch. At one point, she disappeared and was iron bridge that was commonly known as the Chesterville Bridge. Citlater found dead in a farmer’s field. Although authorities ruled that she izens around Chesterville asked the county to build the original strucdied of natural causes, many were afraid she would come back to life and ture over the Kaskaskia River to take advantage of commercial seek revenge. The body was placed in the local funeral home and people advantages of the Illinois Central Railroad. In those days, it was called from all over the countryside came to view the witch’s body. She was the Kaskaskia River Bridge.
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Rt. 133, Chesterville v 217-543-2457 (located between Arcola & Arthur) Monday-Saturday: 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. PAGE 32 | 2013 Discover Visitor & Vacation Guide To Central Illinois