History of Beloit, Wisconsin, USA

1854 - Beloit
Beloit, a post township in Rock county, Wisconsin, about 12 miles S. by W. from Jamesville. Population, 2730.
A New and Complete Gazetteer of the United States: Giving a Full and Comprehensive Review of the Present Condition, Industry, and Resources of the American Confederacy ... Thomas Baldwin (of Philadelphia.) Joseph Thomas January 1, 1854 Philadelphia : Lippincott, Grambo & Company 1854.

1893 - Fatally Burned.
BELOIT, Wis., June 12. - Miss Maggie Pollard was fatally burned by a gasoline fire which she accidentally started while lighting a gasoline stove. There was some gasoline in a pan near the stove and she threw the match in it.
Daily Citizen
Iowa City, Iowa
June 12, 1893

1895 - Beloit
Beloit, a city of Rock co., Wis., is situated on both sides of Rock River, at the mouth of Turtle Creek, and " the Chièago & Northwestern Railroad where it crosses the southern boundary of Wisconsin. It is 90 miles W.N.W." Chicago, 12 miles S. of Janesville, and 48 miles S.S.R." Madison. The Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Rail" extends from Beloit to Racine on one hand, and to Fre: port, Ill., on the other. Beloit is built on high ground with wide and straight streets, which are bordered with numerous shade-trees. It contains 12 churches, some of which are handsome edifices, a high school, 2 national banks, several paper-mills, 2 manufactories of reaping- and mowing-machines, and machine-shops. It is the seat of Beloit College, which was founded in 1847 and which has about 350 students and a library of 17,000 volumes. The students edit a periodical entitled the "College Monthly". Two daily and weekly newspapers are published here. The prosperity of Beloit is mainly derived from its... Read MORE...

Lipman's dry goods store at Beloit, Wis., was robbed of $2,000 worth of silks and furs.

The Clinton Mirror
Clinton, Iowa
August 24, 1907

1916
Beloit, a city of Rock CO., Wis., is situated on both sides of Rock River, at the mouth of Turtle Creek and on the Chicago and Northwestern and the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Rs., 90 miles WNW. of Chicago. Beloit is built on high ground, with wide and straight streets, which are bordered with numerous shade-trees. It has important manufactures of reaping- and mowing-machines and other farming-implements, paper, windmills, water-wheels, wagons, scales, pumps, gasoline-engines, etc It is the seat of Beloit College, which was founded in 1847 and which has about 450 students and an extensive library. Pop. in 1890, 6315 ; in 1900, 10,436. Lat. of observatory, 421* 30' 9" N. ; Lon. 89° 1' 51" W.
Lippincotts New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns, Resorts, Islands, Rivers, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Etc., in Every Portion of the Globe, Part 1 Angelo Heilprin Louis Heilprin - January 1, 1916 J.B. Lippincott - Publisher

1949 - PLANT DESTROYED
BELOIT, Wis., (AP) - Fire swept through the main plant of an ice cream manufacturing plant late Wednesday night causing damage estimated by a company official at $500,000.

The two story brick structure housing the Taylor Freezer Corp. near the downtown district was completely destroyed.
The Walla Walla Union Bulletin
Walla Walla, Washington
September 8, 1949

Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Beloit:
Beloit College Campus:

Take a stroll through the picturesque Beloit College campus. The college grounds are not only beautiful but also home to various events and cultural activities.

Pearl Lake:

If you're into outdoor activities, Pearl Lake is a great spot for fishing, boating, or simply enjoying the scenic beauty. There are also picnic areas where you can relax with friends and family.

Beloit Snappers Baseball:

Catch a game at Pohlman Field and cheer on the Beloit Snappers, the local minor league baseball team. It's a fun way to spend an evening with friends or family.

Wright Museum of Art:

Explore the Wright Museum of Art located on the Beloit College campus. It houses a diverse collection of artworks and often features exhibitions from local and international artists.

Beckman Mill County Park:

Discover the historic Beckman Mill, a beautifully preserved grist mill. The park surrounding the mill offers hiking trails, picnic areas, and a chance to learn... Read MORE...