Dixon
It was intended to be named "Dicksonville," but a rail shipment arrived addressed to " Dixon ," and the simpler spelling was adopted.
Located about 23 miles from Sacramento, Dixon is a historic agricultural town that originally served as a stop for gold miners traveling between San Francisco and the state capital. It was intended to be named "Dicksonville," but
Dixon, Illinois , is best known as the boyhood home of former U.S. President . President
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. "Dixon" can refer to several prominent American cities
"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 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)
