Dixon is a city in Lee County, Illinois, USA. Named for its founder John Dixon It is the county seat of Lee County. Located on the Rock River, Dixon was the boyhood home of the 40th president of the USA, Ronald Reagan. In his teen years, Reagan lifeguarded along the banks of the Rock River. His family house is preserved at 816 South Hennepin Avenue, and authorized by Congress to become Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home National Historic Site. Dixon apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Dixon apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.