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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.
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. The town was founded as "Silveyville" in 1852
"Dixon" can refer to several prominent American cities or a major manufacturer of writing and industrial supplies. The town was founded as "Silveyville" in 1852
It was intended to be named "Dicksonville," but a rail shipment arrived addressed to " Dixon ," and the simpler spelling was adopted. The town was founded as "Silveyville" in 1852
Dixon, Illinois , is best known as the boyhood home of former U.S. President .