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Dixon Historic Sites & Interpretive Centres

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BulletJohn Deere Grand Detour Historic Site
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The John Deere Grand Detour Historic Site is where John Deere, in 1837, developed the first successful steel plow. The site features a recreation of Deere's blacksmith shop, the home that he built in 1836 and a gift shop. An archeological exhibit is also featured that pinpoints the exact location of John Deere's original blacksmith shop.
Address: 8393 S. Main | Dixon, IL | 61021-9406
Telephone: 1 309 748-7957
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BulletRonald Reagan's Boyhood Home
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The home that the Reagan family moved into in 1920 has since been restored to reflect how the early years of this president were while growing up in Dixon. Guides are on-site to take people through the home and to tell stories of Ronald Reagan. The museum is closed in December and January, is open in February and March on Saturdays and Sundays, and is open daily from April to November until 4pm.
Address: 816 S. Hennepin Ave. | Dixon, IL | 61021
Telephone: 1 815 288-3404
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Bullet Old Settler's Memorial Log Cabin
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Sitting behind the Lincoln Memorial statue is a restored log cabin from 1894. It was built by some early settlers in Dixon and is fully furnished with period items.
Address: Lincoln Statue Drive | Dixon, IL | 61021
Telephone: 1 815 284-1134
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