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...
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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Dixon City Market
Dixon Riverfront Park • Jun 03 @ 5PM
Enjoy food, shopping, and live music every Wednesday evening at the Dixon City Market Summer Series on the Dixon Riverfront from 5–8 p.m.
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Dixon Sauk Valley Pride Fest
Page Park • Jun 13 @ 1PM
Celebrate the fifth annual Sauk Valley Pride Fest on June 13, 2026, at Page Park in Dixon, Illinois, featuring live entertainment, drag performances, vendors, food and…
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