Dixon Mills is a residential complex with a mix of apartments and townhomes. It is located in downtown Jersey City near Christopher Columbus Drive. The community is within walking distance to many restaurants, bars, lounges and supermarkets. It also offers easy access to the Grove Street path station for a quick commute into New York City.

A resident of the neighborhood describes it as a close-knit community with a rural charm. Neighbors enjoy the quiet surroundings and the town’s history, including a historic grist mill. The town has a good education system and an active community association.

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Inventor Joseph Dixon moved his crucible factory from Salem, Massachusetts to this location in 1847. Here he produced a variety of products including pencils, crayons and graphite stove polish. Other products included a steel-making process and fast-color dyes for cotton fabrics. Dixon also invented a photolithography process that was the precursor to modern photography.

The complex was turned into residences in the mid-1980s, and preserved much of its industrial architecture including smokestacks, exposed brick and ductwork, large windows, high ceilings and terra cotta facades. It was remodeled in a style that is often called ‘Moderne.’ The complex has a small museum with artifacts from the company’s history in the building’s lobby.

A 21-year-old man, James Mcalpine, was arrested in Dixon Mills, Alabama, outside of Mobile on July 31, 2018. He was wanted for a violent shooting at a Chevronin the previous month.