John Adams Dix - Death and Legacy

Death and Legacy

Dix died in New York City and was buried at the Trinity Church Cemetery.

Fort Dix, New Jersey, a United States Army post, is named for Dix, as is Dix, Illinois, and several revenue cutters, John A. Dix.

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