"Hometown of our 40th President"

Located along the scenic Rock River, Dixon serves as the seat of Lee County. Our town is the economic center of the county and an important focus for agriculture, industry, service, retail, recreation and residential growth.

We are served by state highways 2, 26 and 38, as well as State Highway 52 and Interstate 88. With excellent growth, friendly neighbors and a lot of see, Dixon is more than just another small town in the U.S.A.

Former President Ronald Reagan is well known for calling Dixon his hometown. He spent his formative years in Dixon attending its schools and spending summers as a lifeguard at the Lowell Park Beach. Dixon was instrumental in forming the character of our 40th President.

Dixon gets roughly 35 inches of rain per year and 31 inches of snowfall. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is approximately 101. On average, there are 190 sunny days per year in our community. The July high is around 86 degrees and January low is 12.

The Dixon Public School District consists of three elementary schools, a middle school and a high school. We also have some private institutions as an alternative to the public education opportunities. Dixon also has its own public library for residents to explore.

Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital serves the health needs of our community and two other medical centers are located within 22 miles of Dixon.

There are two airports in our town, as well as various heliports.

Dixon and the surrounding area have everything one would expect from small-town living and much more.

Green River Oaks Resort is a 130-acre recreational area with 2 heated swimming pools, fishing lake, rental trailers, store, laundry, pavilion, 18-hole mini golf, four modern restrooms, dump station, game room, LP gas and wooded sites. Other outdoor activities can be enjoyed at Crow Valley Campground, Hansen's Hideaway Ranch, Leisurer Lake Campground, O'Connell's Yogi Bear Jellystone Park, White Pines State Park and several other locations.

History buffs will find plenty of places to explore including Ronald Reagan's Boyhood Home, Loveland Museum, Dixon Historic Center, Old Settlers' Memorial Log Cabin, Amboy Depot Museum, Franklin Creek Grist Mill and the John Deere Historic Site, where the steel plow was developed in 1837. The Next Picture Show is located in the heart of downtown and was built in 1854. The building has been restored and now serves as a fine arts center. With these and much more, it will take some time to find all the hidden history and stories that are abundant in Dixon.

Stop by our United Country office and let us share this hidden gem with you.