Dawson was laid out in 1854, when the railroad was extended to that point. Dawson is the birthplace of John William Miller, aviation pioneer, civil engineer, and professor.
- CountySangamon County
- Population519 (2020 U.S. Census)
Dawson, Illinois gifts and souvenirs: 15 designs made from Dawson's own map, landmarks and history, from $16 to $95. Printed to order and shipped free in the USA.
| Popular | Price |
|---|---|
| Dawson Hometown Ornament | $23 |
| Dawson Varsity Crewneck | from $57 |
| Dawson Est. Tee | from $33 |
| Dawson Town Line Mug | from $26 |
| Dawson Market Tote | $37 |
Ceramic keepsake, gold ribbon
Heavy-blend fleece, street map printed on the back
Soft Bella+Canvas jersey
Kids' Bella+Canvas jersey, youth sizes
Bella+Canvas toddler jersey
Bella+Canvas baby bodysuit
Glossy ceramic, dishwasher safe
Weatherproof, for the front walk
24″×16″, printed coir-look fibers, rubber back
12″×12″ printed wood, ready to hang
Soft-touch, zip cover
Sturdy all-over-print tote
Glossy top, cork back
Soft fleece, 50″×60″
20 oz, double-wall stainless
Dawson was laid out in 1854, when the railroad was extended to that point. Dawson is the birthplace of John William Miller, aviation pioneer, civil engineer, and professor.
Dawson was laid out in 1854, when the railroad was extended to that point. The village was named after John Dawson, a member of a political group in Illinois in the 1830s led by Abraham Lincoln, that advocated moving the state capitol from Vandalia to Springfield. Dawson was incorporated in 1883.
Adapted (trimmed) from the Wikipedia article Dawson, Illinois, revision 1377169168 by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Dawson's population was 519 in the 2020 U.S. Census, up from 509 in 2010.