ATTRACTIONS (page 1 of 4) Your browser does not support Java. The Dixon Dam and Power House Dixon and the surrounding area have any number of attractions to suit a varity of interests. Whether you ae visiting for an hour, a day, weekend, or a week, there is something for the entire family to do. Loveland Museum Located on the top floor of the Loveland Community House, the museum contains an abundance of material and items from Dixon and Lee County. Featured are pictures and personal items of Dixon's founder, John Dixon, furnishings from pioneer homes, early farm tools, Native American artifacts, war items and clothing. The museum has also added many items of Ronald Reagan. Hours: Wed. 1 to 4 p.m. - Fri. 9 a.m. to noon - Sat. 9 a.m. to noon (except 1st Sat. of month 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Free admission (815) 284-2741, 513 W. Second Street, Dixon. Lincoln Statue Located on the north side of the Rock River in Presidents Park, this is the only statue ever made which depicts Abraham Lincoln as a young soldier. The statue was done by Leonard Crunelle and shows Lincoln as a 23 year old volunteer in the Black Hawk war of 1832. Dedicated in 1930, the statue sits on ground which was named Fort Dixon during the war. Lincoln Statue Drive, Dixon. Ronald Reagan's Boyhood Home Visit the home that the Reagan Family first lived in, when they moved to Dixon in 1920. President Ronald Reagan's boyhood home has been restored to the 1920s period. Tour guides tell about his life in Dixon and the story of his formative years. Closed: Nov., Dec., Jan., & Feb. ~ Open Mar. weekends only Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sun. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ~ Apr. thru Oct. - Mon. thru Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sun. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission (815) 288-3404, 816 S. Hennepin Avenue, Dixon. Lee County Historical Society-Stella Grobe Research Center Whether you're looking for information on local or county history, researching those lost relatives, or need assistance with other material, the volunteers at the Stella Grobe Research Center will help you obtain that information for which you are seeking. Newspaper microfilm dating back to 1851, census records, cemetery records, plat maps, history books, and databases with over 1,000,000 entries will aid you in your research. Hours: Tue. & Thur. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. to noon (815) 284-1134, 113 Madison Avenue, Dixon. Old Settler's Memorial Log Cabin Located on the north side of the Rock River between the bridges, the Old Settler's Log Cabin was built in 1894 as a lasting memorial to the early pioneers of the area. The cabin is completly furnished. (815) 284-1134 for information, Lincoln Statue Drive, Dixon. Lowell Park Located along the Rock River with 200 magnificent acres, Lowell Park is complete with a nature center where people of all ages can learn more about the nature of the area. Picnicking, hiking, cycling and cross country skiing make the park a complete recreation picture. Ronald Reagan worked as a lifeguard at Dixon's beautiful Lowell Park. (815) 284-3306 for information, 2114 Lowell Park Road, Dixon. Franklin Creek Grist Mill The Franklin Creek Grist Mill, a replica of an 1847 grist mill, is the only authentically water-powered grist mill in Illinois, complete with a large water wheel. Souvenirs, handicapped accessible. Open for tours and events throughout the year. The mill is located in the beautiful Franklin Creek Natural area. (815) 456-2878 or 456-2718, 1872 Twist Road, Franklin Grove 61031.