Dixon Springs, Illinois
Dixon Springs is an unincorporated community in Pope County, Illinois, United States. Dixon Springs is 10 miles (16 km) west of Golconda.
Dixon Springs, Illinois | |
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  Dixon Springs, Illinois  Dixon Springs, Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 37°23′04″N 88°40′07″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Pope |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 407260[1] |
History
Dixon Springs was named after William Dixon, the first settler, in 1848. In the early 1900s it became a favorite summer resort.[2]
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Pope County Historical Reminiscences". genealogytrails.com. Illinois Genealogy Trails. Archived from the original on 16 September 2016. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
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| City |  Map of Illinois highlighting Pope County | |
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