It was intended to be named "Dicksonville," but a rail shipment arrived addressed to " Dixon ," and the simpler spelling was adopted.
The town was founded as "Silveyville" in 1852. When the railroad missed the original settlement in 1868, residents moved the entire town five miles to be near the tracks on land donated by Thomas Dickson. It was intended to be named "Dicksonville," but
Dixon, Illinois , is best known as the boyhood home of former U.S. President . Dixon, Illinois , is best known as the
"Dixon" can refer to several prominent American cities or a major manufacturer of writing and industrial supplies. Known as "Dairy City" in the early 1900s
Known as "Dairy City" in the early 1900s for its massive milk production, it is now often called "Lamb Town" due to its deep history with the sheep and wool industries. Dixon, Illinois (Lee County)