Dixon, IL: Reagan Way

Dixon, Illinois — The brass historical marker sign at Reagan Memorial Park describing “Reagan Way.” It reads:

REAGAN WAY

Hennepin Avenue was often walked by a young Ronald Reagan from home to downtown and back. The street has four landmark institutions that played a vital role in the development of his character. They include the boyhood home, the grade school, now Dixon Historic Center, Dixon Public Library and the First Christian Church. This street has been designated as Reagan Way and a historical landmark by the Dixon Historical Preservation Commission.

The Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home is in the background at left, with the bronze statue of Reagan holding kernels of corn at right.