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John Deere would move here in 1836, build a house and a blacksmith shop. In 1837 he would make a ‘new improved’ plow out of steel that was shaped in such a way that the sticky black earth didn’t stick to it. His plow would eventually become so popular that he quit working as a blacksmith and instead dedicated all his time to making plows. In 1848 he would move his entire operation to Moline, Illinois, which is still the headquarters of the John Deere Company. John Deere would die in 1862 and would never see a motorized tractor which is what his company is known for. Our docent explained to us that most people have no idea that John Deere was a real person or that the company started with a plow!!
John Deere would move here in 1836, build a house and a blacksmith shop. In 1837 he would make a ‘new improved’ plow out of steel that was shaped in such a way that the sticky black earth didn’t stick to it. His plow would eventually become so popular that he quit working as a blacksmith and instead dedicated all his time to making plows. In 1848 he would move his entire operation to Moline, Illinois, which is still the headquarters of the John Deere Company. John Deere would die in 1862 and would never see a motorized tractor which is what his company is known for. Our docent explained to us that most people have no idea that John Deere was a real person or that the company started with a plow!!
"Historic Grand Detour Victorian Home"

"Historic Grand Detour Victorian Home"

Dixon IL
De prijs is € 324 per nacht van 14 mrt tot 15 mrt
€ 324
14 mrt - 15 mrt
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Verblijf bij deze bed & breakfast in Dixon. Geniet van een wasserij en airconditioning. De populaire attracties Lowell Park en Woodcote Cottage bevinden zich ...
"Historic Grand Detour Victorian Home"
Tru By Hilton Dixon

Tru By Hilton Dixon

2.5 out of 5
1806 S. Galena Ave Dixon IL
De prijs is € 109 per nacht van 15 mrt tot 16 mrt
€ 109
15 mrt - 16 mrt
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Verblijf bij dit hotel in Dixon. Geniet van gratis ontbijt en een 24-uurs receptie. De populaire attracties Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home en John Deere Historic ...
8,4/10 Very Good! (64 beoordelingen)
Great place! Very clean and nice breakfast.

Beoordeeld op 28 feb 2026

Tru By Hilton Dixon
Quality Inn & Suites Dixon near I-88

Quality Inn & Suites Dixon near I-88

2.5 out of 5
136 Plaza Dr Dixon IL
De prijs is € 82 per nacht van 5 apr tot 6 apr
€ 82
5 apr - 6 apr
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Verblijf bij dit hotel in Dixon. Geniet van gratis ontbijt, gratis wifi en gratis parkeerplaatsen. Onze gasten zijn in hun beoordelingen erg positief over het ...
8,2/10 Very Good! (648 beoordelingen)
We were not given the room we had reserved,, they offered a substitute but at an uncharge, they didn't make their mistake right. We were given a smaller room at the same rate as our reserved suite.

Beoordeeld op 17 feb 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Dixon near I-88
Laagste prijs per nacht gevonden in de afgelopen 24 uur op basis van een verblijf van 1 nacht voor 2 volwassenen. Prijzen en beschikbaarheid kunnen altijd wijzigen. Mogelijk gelden er extra voorwaarden.
Getaway Cabin on the Rock River, enjoy kayaking, canoeing and fishing

Getaway Cabin on the Rock River, enjoy kayaking, canoeing and fishing

Oregon IL
Verblijf bij dit vakantiehuis in Oregon. Geniet van een terras, een bubbelbad op de kamer en een koffiezetapparaat op de kamer. De populaire attracties Castle ...
10/10 Exceptional! (62 beoordelingen)
Amazing cabin with plenty of beds if bringing a large family. Very quiet area. Which i loved

Beoordeeld op 3 nov 2025

Getaway Cabin on the Rock River, enjoy kayaking, canoeing and fishing
Why stay at a hotel, when you can stay here!

Why stay at a hotel, when you can stay here!

Rock Falls IL
Verblijf bij dit appartement in Rock Falls. Geniet van een wasserij, een koffiezetapparaat op de kamer en airconditioning. De populaire attracties Sinnissippi ...
10/10 Exceptional! (16 beoordelingen)
Apartment was clean, down to earth (literally, lol...semi-basement apartment, but totally comfortable and plenty of air and light), both furnished and kitchen stocked with the basics, neighborhood was quiet, and bed was comfortable. Considering the sketchy reviews of hotels in the area and that the ...

Beoordeeld op 2 feb 2026

Why stay at a hotel, when you can stay here!
1 Mi to Rock Riverfront: Pet-Friendly Retreat!

1 Mi to Rock Riverfront: Pet-Friendly Retreat!

Rock Falls IL
Verblijf bij dit vakantiehuis in Rock Falls. Geniet van een koffiezetapparaat op de kamer en airconditioning. De populaire attracties Westwood Tennis Center ...
1 Mi to Rock Riverfront: Pet-Friendly Retreat!
Laagste prijs per nacht gevonden in de afgelopen 24 uur op basis van een verblijf van 1 nacht voor 2 volwassenen. Prijzen en beschikbaarheid kunnen altijd wijzigen. Mogelijk gelden er extra voorwaarden.

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