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...
Black & White PLUS Photography Show in Dixon
Apr 01 – Apr 04 @ 10AM
A bold photography exhibition exploring black-and-white imagery with creative twists that add depth, texture, and surprise.
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42nd Illinois Watercolor Society National Exhibition
The Next Picture Show Gallery • Apr 29 – May 30 @ 10AM
The Illinois Watercolor Society 42nd National Exhibition brings outstanding contemporary watercolor from across the nation to The Next Picture Show, April 29–May 30, 2026, with a…
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Absolutely Abstract Art Exhibition in Dixon
Jun 03 – Jul 11 @ 10AM
A juried exhibition celebrating bold 2D and 3D abstract art at The Next Picture Show in Dixon, June 3–July 11, 2026.
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