[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 128 (Tuesday, August 6, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E803]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING THE VILLAGE OF DIXBORO ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR 
                              BICENTENNIAL

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 6, 2024

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the Village of 
Dixboro, Michigan on the occasion of the bicentennial of their 
founding. The growth of Dixboro over the last 200 years and the 
contributions it has made to Southeastern Michigan and the Nation is 
worthy of commendation.
  The land was originally purchased by Captain John Dix, a retired ship 
captain, who purchased the land in Superior Township at $1.25 per acre. 
Dix began building, raising a barn in July 1825, along with a sawmill 
and grist in 1826. From then on, a village began to develop with 64 
lots emerging soon after Dix's construction. These 25 acres, originally 
known as Section Eighteen Township Two, would go on to be renamed to 
the now known Dixboro.
  Dixboro, being a small village, survived on its location between Ann 
Arbor and Detroit in which the crossroads allowed for economic 
prosperity. While traveling through these crossroads, many travelers 
found themselves stopping into town for the family owned Dixboro Family 
Store that has maintained its family roots for 177 years. Built in 
1840, the store has gone through many changes, from originally being a 
simple corner store with housing for merchants. The effects of World 
War II forced the store to close its doors, yet in 1964 it reopened as 
an antique store until 1980. Then in 1990, the store was purchased by 
Allan and Cheryl Goode, and was transformed into the Dixboro General 
Store as known today. This landmark appeals to both the locals and 
tourists and has been selected as Best General Store in Michigan along 
with being voted Best Gift Store in Southeast Michigan on five separate 
occasions. This unique general store has been one of the great prides 
of Dixboro, as well as the Dixboro United Methodist Church. Completed 
in 1858, the Church was added to the National Register of Historic 
Places in 1972 and still operates today.
  The village has started a revival with the introduction of the 
Dixboro Project. The project, founded by Sava Farah, saw the historical 
The Lord Fox and the previous Farm Cupboard barn and decided to 
preserve its history and beauty through food. The Farm Cupboard 
specialized in taking in travelers, pouring stiff cocktails during 
prohibition, and mastering its Fried Chicken recipe for over 30 years. 
The following Lord Fox was similarly known for its hospitality and 
food. To continue this legacy, The Dixboro project has similarly 
brought the community together through food, hospitality, and the 
preservation of Dixboro history. Sava similarly owns the Boro, which 
also embraces history into the modern age through food and hospitality.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in honoring the 
Village of Dixboro for the contributions its citizens have made to our 
Nation over the last 200 years. From its founding in 1825, Dixboro and 
its citizens have demonstrated resilience with keeping the town 
prosperous but also hospitable, treating both local and traveler with 
kindness. We thank them for their tremendous resilience and dedication 
over the last 200 years and we are excited to see the small town 
continue to prosper.

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