When the town was incorporated in 1807 , it named itself after Dix .
One of the largest purchasers of land in Collegetown was Dr. Elijah Dix of Boston , who never lived there but took an interest in its settlement .
When the town was incorporated in 1807 , it named itself after Dr. .
One of the largest purchasers of land in Collegetown was Dr. Elijah Dix of Boston , who never lived there but took an interest in its settlement .