Dixon in Lee County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

202 West First Street

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 8, 2023

1. 202 West First Street Marker

Inscription. A huge downtown fire in 1859 leaped across the street from the north and destroyed the interior of this, one of Dixon's oldest buildings. After it was restored, it was used for many decades for offices, most notably those of F.X. Newcomer real estate, farm management and insurance.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.

Location. 41° 50.59′ N, 89° 29.048′ W. Marker is in Dixon, Illinois, in Lee County. Marker is at the intersection of West 1st Street and South Hennepin Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West 1st Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 W 1st St, Dixon IL 61021, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 212 West First Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 214 West First Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 115 South Hennepin (within shouting distance of this marker); 115 West First Street (within shouting distance of this marker); First Christian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 113-121 West Second Street (about 300 feet away); 105-107 West First Street

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(about 300 feet away); 105-107 South Peoria Avenue (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dixon.

Also see . . . Dixon Downtown Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the district, which includes this building. (National Archives) (Submitted on August 14, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 8, 2023

2. 202 West First Street Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 47 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.