Dixon May 2026

It was intended to be named "Dicksonville," but a rail shipment arrived addressed to " Dixon ," and the simpler spelling was adopted.

Located about 23 miles from Sacramento, Dixon is a historic agricultural town that originally served as a stop for gold miners traveling between San Francisco and the state capital. It was intended to be named "Dicksonville," but

Dixon, Illinois , is best known as the boyhood home of former U.S. President . It was intended to be named "Dicksonville," but

The town was founded as "Silveyville" in 1852. When the railroad missed the original settlement in 1868, residents moved the entire town five miles to be near the tracks on land donated by Thomas Dickson. It was intended to be named "Dicksonville," but

"Dixon" can refer to several prominent American cities or a major manufacturer of writing and industrial supplies.