Dixon's Ferry

Dixon's Ferry was the former name for Dixon, Illinois, United States. It was located on the bank of the Rock River near present-day Illinois Route 26. John Dixon operated a rope ferry service to transport mail from Peoria to Galena, and he also established the first post office. The surrounding settlement was known as Dixon's Ferry.[1]

Dixon's Ferry on the Rock River, pre-1903.

There was a fort named Fort Dixon by the town which served as the town's protection during the Black Hawk War.

Plaque marking the site of Dixon's Ferry.

References
  1. Gibler, Bob. History of Dixon Archived March 30, 2009, at the Wayback Machine, City of Dixon, official site, accessed January 18, 2011.


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