Dix

History

Originally a siding on the Union Pacific Railroad, Dix was founded as a settlement in 1886. The community derives its name from Dixon, Illinois, the former home of an early settler. However, it was deemed necessary to shorten the name to "Dix", in order to avoid repetition with Dixon. State highway 30 runs through Dix, and in 1995 was changed from "Main" street to "Miller" street (within the city limits of Dix). This was done in honor of Fred H. Miller, who worked for the Union Pacific for 30 years and ran the town's train depot. The train depot was dismantled after Fred's retirement. Fred also served on the town board, and lived two blocks away from the depot next to the city park with his wife Ada B. Miller. Their memorial stone is located in the graveyard south of town, near Interstate 80.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all land.

Race & ethnicity

Most-observed species

• Mourning Dove

  Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  276
• Eurasian Collared-Dove

  Streptopelia decaocto (Frivaldszky, 1838) · Aves
  240
• House Sparrow

  Passer domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  214
• European Starling

  Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
  206
• American Robin

  Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
  204
• Rock Pigeon

  Columba livia J.F.Gmelin, 1789 · Aves
  194
• Western Meadowlark

  Sturnella neglecta Audubon, 1844 · Aves
  176
• Blue Jay

  Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  163

Largest nearby schools

• MARY LYNCH ELEMENTARY
  Elementary · KIMBALL · 227 students · 10.8:1 ratio
• KIMBALL JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
  High · KIMBALL · 167 students · 11.9:1 ratio
• POTTER-DIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  Elementary · DIX · 91 students · 11.4:1 ratio