All About Dixon

Welcome to Liberty Court!

Located about two hours west of Chicago and just over an hour from the lively city of Peoria, Dixon is close enough for family visits, yet far enough away to offer a slower pace of life. Dixon's small-town atmosphere is part of its appeal. There’s so much to do in Dixon including seasonal festivals, including Petunia Festival in July, Scarecrow Festival in October, and the annual Christmas Walk, are just some of the events

Dixon also has a lot of history: it was the boyhood home of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan. The city is also the site of the Lincoln Monument State Memorial, marking the spot where Abraham Lincoln joined the Illinois militia at Fort Dixon in 1832 during the Black Hawk War.