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'''Albert A. Dixon''' was one of Pensacola's first black physicians. He is the namesake of [[Dixon School of Arts & Sciences]], formerly known as A. A. Dixon Elementary School.
Dixon graduated from the Louisville National Medical College in 1910.<ref>United States Deceased Physician File (AMA), 1864-1968</ref>
On April 28, 1937, Dixon collapsed at his home and was rushed to [[Pensacola Hospital]], where he died shortly thereafter.<ref>''"Dr. A.A. Dixon, Negro Physician, Expires."'' 30 April 1937.</ref> The cause of death was listed as cerebral hemorrhage and arteriosclerosis.<ref>Florida Certificate of Death</ref>
