Dixmoor (formerly Specialville) is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States and a south suburb of Chicago. The population was 2,973 at the 2020 census.
Dixmoor is adjacent to Harvey to the south & east, Posen to the west, and Blue Island & Riverdale to the north. Interstate 57 also runs through the village.
Name: | Dixmoor village |
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LSAD Code: | 47 |
LSAD Description: | village (suffix) |
State: | Illinois |
County: | Cook County |
Incorporated: | 1923 |
Total Area: | 1.25 sq mi (3.23 km²) |
Land Area: | 1.25 sq mi (3.23 km²) |
Water Area: | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) 0% |
Total Population: | 2,973 |
Population Density: | 2,380.30/sq mi (919.38/km²) |
Area code: | 708 |
FIPS code: | 1720149 |
Website: | www.villageofdixmoor.org |
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History
Dixmoor was originally called Specialville. It was laid out in 1922 by Charles Special, and named for him. The present name of Dixmoor was adopted in 1929. It may be derived from Dixie Highway.
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Geography
Dixmoor is located at 41°37′51″N 87°39′59″W / 41.63083°N 87.66639°W / 41.63083; -87.66639 (41.630784, -87.666446).
According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Dixmoor has a total area of 1.25 square miles (3.24 km), all land.
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