Old Settlers Log Cabin
115 Lincoln Statue Dr, Dixon, IL 61021
Historic Sites
The Old Settler’s Log Cabin is located on property that was the original site of Fort Dixon.
Built in 1894, the Old Settler’s Log Cabin is a lasting tribute to the area's early settlers. It is located on state-owned property that was formerly the site of Fort Dixon. Also on the property is a statue of 23-year-old Abraham Lincoln as he served as a volunteer soldier in the Black Hawk Indian War of 1832. It is the only known statue of Lincoln showing him in military uniform. Located between the bridges on the North side of the Rock River, the cabin is owned and maintained by the Lee County Historical Society and is open on weekends and during the Dixon Petunia Festival which is held the 5 days preceding the 4th of July.
What's happening nearby...
Nature in Nachusa Art Exhibition
The Next Picture Show • Sep 17 – Oct 18 @ 10AM
Nature and art connect at Dixon’s The Next Picture Show
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Dixon Scarecrow Festival
Downtown Dixon • Oct 18 @ 8AM
Family-friendly fall fest with scarecrows, games, food, and a pumpkin derby in Dixon, IL.
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Plein Air Art Exhibition at The Next Picture Show
The Next Picture Show Community Arts Center • Oct 22 – Nov 15 @ 10AM
The Plein Air Exhibition invites artists to display outdoor-painted works that capture the changing light and natural scenes, running October 22–November 15 at The Next Picture…
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