1868Infrastructure
In 1868, Central Pacific Railroad came through the area and missed Silveyville by a few miles.
1871Architecture
One of the first buildings that still stands in Dixon from the 1871 move is the Dixon Methodist Church located at 209 N.
1872History
However, when the first rail shipment of merchandise arrived from San Francisco in 1872, it was mistakenly addressed to "Dixon"—a name that has been used since, mainly out of si...
1874Government
The Dixon Tribune newspaper was founded November 14, 1874, but ceased publication after its January 31, 2024 issue.
1885History
The fair began in 1885 as a May Day celebration and predates the Solano County Fair which first occurred in 1949.
1944Architecture
NBC built the site in 1944, and it broadcast under the call signs KNBA, KNBH, KNBI, KNBC, and KNBX.
1963Architecture
A Milk Farm Restaurant sign, measuring 100 feet tall, was built in May 1963 and still stands today at the intersection of State Route 113 and Interstate 80.
1979Architecture
The station was closed between September 2, 1979, and October 1, 1983, and briefly reopened for Spanish language broadcasting until 1988.
1993Government
== Media ==
The Dixon Independent Voice was founded in 1993 (first as The Dixon Newspaper) and is the main paper of circulation today.
1996Infrastructure
This line was owned by Southern Pacific Railroad until its merger with Union Pacific on September 11, 1996.
2006Architecture
In 2006, the City of Dixon finished construction on a train station near downtown Dixon.
2012History
In 2012, Cool Patch Pumpkins broke its own record with a 53-acre maze.
2014History
As of 2014, Dixon residents Matt and Mark Cooley, owners of Cool Patch Pumpkins, hold the Guinness World Record for "largest maze, temporary corn/crop maze".
2024Government
As of 2024 the Dixon city council consists of Steve Bird, Mayor, Jim Ernest, representing District 1, Thom Bogue, representing District 2, Kevin Johnson, representing District 3...