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

First Christian Church

Disciples of Christ

By Bill Kirchner, September 24, 2014

1. First Christian Church Marker

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On June 21, 1922, Ronald Reagan, with his brother Neil, was baptized at this church. Ronald and Mother Nelle were active members of the church from 1921 - 1937. Ronald Reagan taught a Sunday school class here. Mother Nelle taught Sunday school, snag in the church choir, and directed plays. This church has been designated as a historical landmark by the Dixon Historical Preservation commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #40 Ronald Reagan series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1867.

Location. 41° 50.548′ N, 89° 29.025′ W. Marker is in Dixon, Illinois, in Lee County. Marker is at the intersection of South Hennepin Avenue and West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south on South Hennepin Avenue. Marker is on the northwest corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Dixon Public Library (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Our Fathers — Veterans of 1861-1865 (about 500 feet away); The Wings of Peace and Freedom

By Bill Kirchner, September 24, 2014

2. First Christian Church Marker

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(about 500 feet away); Berlin Wall Replica (about 500 feet away); Ward T. Miller (about 700 feet away); Lincoln Supports Fremont for President (about 800 feet away); Dixon Historic Center (approx. 0.2 miles away); Abraham Lincoln (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dixon.

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By Bill Kirchner, September 24, 2014

3. First Christian Church

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 308 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 24, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.