Fort Dixon

Fort Dixon, located along the banks of the Rock River (Mississippi River), Rock River in present day Dixon, Illinois, served as a military base during the Black Hawk War.

History

While currently known as Dixon, Illinois, the town was named Dixon's Ferry at the time of the construction of the fort.

On May 22, 1832, Fort Dixon was officially named as a base by General Henry Atkinson (soldier), Henry Atkinson. Because the site was centrally located between Fort Dearborn, Fort Armstrong, Illinois, Fort Armstrong, and Fort Clark, Illinois, Fort Clark, General Atkinson established Fort Dixon as his command post. Additionally, the Illinois militia used the ferry to transport troops and supplies across the river.

Many notable soldiers served at Fort Dixon, including Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Winfield Scott, and Zachary Taylor.

Replica

According to a Fort Dixon websit

citizens interested in rebuilding a Fort Dixon replica are encouraged to contact the group for further informatio

See also

* Fort Dearborn
* Fort Armstrong, Illinois, Fort Armstrong
* Fort Clark, Illinois, Fort Clark

References

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External links

Fort Dixon MainpageWelcome to Dixon, Illinois

Black Hawk War
Black Hawk War forts