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City in Illinois, United States
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Dixon is called "The Petunia City" but is probably best known as the boyhood home of former US President Ronald Reagan.
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The Reagan family's home from 1920-1923, this white house has a gift shop and memorial garden for the late president.
This museum is located in the school building where Reagan attended 7th and 8th grades.
Located halfway between Chicago and the Quad Cities near the intersection of I-88 and IL Route 26, and sits along three major tourism trails, which includes The Ronald Reagan Trail, The Historic Lincoln Highway and the Northwest Passage Heritage Corridor.
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Chicago/Rockford · Regional · RFD
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