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

Dixon Memorial Arch

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 8, 2023

1. Dixon Memorial Arch Marker

Inscription. Original wood frame and beaverboard triumphal arch erected for June 12, 1919, celebration honoring Lee County W.W.I veterans and Dixon's Co. C, 123rd Field Artillery, 33rd Prairie Division. Deteriorating arch replaced in 1949 and then again in 1965 when Galena Ave. was widened. Fiberglass arch erected and rededicated Veteran's Day, Nov. 11, 1985.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. A significant historical date for this entry is June 12, 1919.

Location. 41° 50.519′ N, 89° 28.926′ W. Marker is in Dixon, Illinois, in Lee County. It is on South Galena Avenue south of 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is on the arch's western base. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 215 S Galena Ave, Dixon IL 61021, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Nachusa House (a few steps from this marker); Our Fathers — Veterans of 1861-1865 (within shouting distance of this marker); Ward T. Miller (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Wings of Peace and Freedom (about 300 feet away); Reagan Peace Park Murals (about 400 feet away); Berlin Wall Replica (about 400 feet away); Lincoln Supports Fremont for President (about 400 feet away); Dixon Public Library (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dixon.

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 8, 2023

2. Dixon Memorial Arch Marker

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 8, 2023

3. Dixon Memorial Arch Marker

Arrow indicates marker location on the arch. View is from the north, looking south toward 3rd Street.

Dixon Memorial Arch image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 8, 2023

4. Dixon Memorial Arch

View from the south side, looking north.

1940s Postcard of Dixon Memorial Arch image. Click for full size.

via Regional History Center, Northern Illinois University (rhc199-0083) (Public Domain), circa 1940/49

5. 1940s Postcard of Dixon Memorial Arch

Dixon Memorial Arch – Dedication Plaques image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 8, 2023

6. Dixon Memorial Arch – Dedication Plaques

Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 673 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 15, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.