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

Dixon Historic Center

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 24, 2014

1. Dixon Historic Center Marker

Inscription. The Dixon Historic Center, in Dixon's old South Central School building, celebrates Ronald Reagan's years in Dixon and his attendance at South Central School. Ronald attended sixth and seventh grades in this building. This building 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: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #40 Ronald Reagan series list.

Location. 41° 50.38′ N, 89° 28.953′ W. Marker is in Dixon, Illinois, in Lee County. It is at the intersection of South Hennepin Avenue and 5th 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.

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: Dixon Public Library (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dixon Memorial Arch (approx. 0.2 miles away); Nachusa House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Our Fathers — Veterans of 1861-1865 (approx. 0.2 miles away); 113-121 West Second Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ward T. Miller (approx.

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0.2 miles away); First Christian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lincoln Supports Fremont for President (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dixon.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 24, 2014

2. Dixon Historic Center Marker

Dixon Historic Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 24, 2014

3. Dixon Historic Center

South Central School image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 24, 2014

4. South Central School

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 1,026 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 24, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.