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Begins the Trail Reagan Statue

River Street, Dixon, IL 61021

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A bronze statue of Ronald Reagan on a horse he rode nearly 60 years ago, sits at the head of the Heritage Crossing Riverfront Plaza located on River Street in downtown Dixon.

It is located on River Street in downtown Dixon. The statue was created by local artist Don Reed and serves as the centerpiece of Heritage Crossing, an open-air plaza that looks out onto the Rock River.  This area is easily accessible and available for events and can be booked for weddings, receptions and more. This area also has a 4 slip boat dock affording easy access for boaters to stop and explore downtown Dixon.

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