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 and east, Posen to the west, and Blue Island and Riverdale to the north. Interstate 57 also runs through the village.
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.
Geography
Dixmoor is located at (41.630784, -87.666446).
According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Dixmoor has a total area of , all land.
Surrounding areas
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: Blue Island
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: Posen 30px 30px Riverdale
: Posen / Harvey 20px 30px 20px Harvey
: Harvey
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