Dixon

Lee County, IL

Population

15,573

Walk Score

79 · Very Walkable

Median rent

$783

Median home value

$110,800

Founded

1828

Dixon is a city in Lee County, Illinois, United States, and its county seat. The population was 15,274 as of the 2020 census. The city is named after founder John Dixon, who operated a rope ferry service across the Rock River, which runs through the city. The Illinois General Assembly designated Dixon as "Petunia Capital of Illinois" in 1999 and "The Catfish Capital of Illinois" in 2009.

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On the National Register

Historic districts

Dixon Downtown Historic District · listed 2012
Lowell Park · listed 2006

Notable landmarks

Brookner, Christopher, House · listed 1984
Illinois Central Stone Arch Railroad Bridges · listed 1987
Nachusa House · listed 1983
Reagan's, Ronald, Boyhood Home · listed 1982
Van Epps, William H., House · listed 1982

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