Located along the scenic Rock River in northwestern Illinois, Dixon is a thriving community of 16,000, and serves as the county seat of Lee County. At the hub of four major highways and one interstate, Dixon is the economic center of the county and an important focus for agriculture, industry, service, retail, recreation and residential growth.

Dixon's history dates back to 1828 when Joseph Ogee settled at the site of what is now known as Dixon. Two years later, "Father" John Dixon came to the area, purchased Ogee's land claims and continued the establishment of a settlement by operating a ferry across the beautiful Rock River.