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Beloit, Wisconsin

Beloit is a city in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States.
Population 36,657

Top Events in Beloit History

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1836Economy
== History == Twelve men in Colebrook, New Hampshire created the "New England Emigrating Company" in October 1836, and sent Horace White to find a suitable region of Wisconsin ...
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1837History
Beloit was originally named New Albany (after Albany, Vermont) in 1837 by its founder, Caleb Blodgett.
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1838Architecture
The village was platted in 1838 and was planned with wide streets, building on the New England model.
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1889Architecture
=== Historic buildings === Beloit's 1889 Water Tower Place began demolition in 1935, which was halted because of the cost.
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1902Education
The Castle at 501 Prospect was built as First Presbyterian Church in 1902; it now operates as a Performing Arts Center and Music School.
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1917Architecture
The Fairbanks Flats were built in 1917 to house the rush of African Americans moving to the area from the Southern United States.
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1980History
In its 1980 bankruptcy, the Milwaukee Road disposed of the Southwestern Line.
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1982History
From 1982 to 2021, they played at Harry C.
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2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 36,966 people, 13,781 households, and 8,867 families residing in the city.
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2011Economy
From the 1990s to 2011, downtown Beloit received direct public and private investment totaling more than $75 million.

Historical Timeline

1836Economy
== History == Twelve men in Colebrook, New Hampshire created the "New England Emigrating Company" in October 1836, and sent Horace White to find a suitable region of Wisconsin ...
1837History
Beloit was originally named New Albany (after Albany, Vermont) in 1837 by its founder, Caleb Blodgett.
1838Architecture
The village was platted in 1838 and was planned with wide streets, building on the New England model.
1889Architecture
=== Historic buildings === Beloit's 1889 Water Tower Place began demolition in 1935, which was halted because of the cost.
1902Education
The Castle at 501 Prospect was built as First Presbyterian Church in 1902; it now operates as a Performing Arts Center and Music School.
1917Architecture
The Fairbanks Flats were built in 1917 to house the rush of African Americans moving to the area from the Southern United States.
1980History
In its 1980 bankruptcy, the Milwaukee Road disposed of the Southwestern Line.
1982History
From 1982 to 2021, they played at Harry C.
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 36,966 people, 13,781 households, and 8,867 families residing in the city.
2011Economy
From the 1990s to 2011, downtown Beloit received direct public and private investment totaling more than $75 million.
2012History
In 2012, Beloit was listed #17 on Travel and Leisure's list of America's Greatest Mainstreets.
2023Culture
The current city manager, Jerry Gabrielatos, started on February 20, 2023.

Did You Know?

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Beloit is located in the state of Wisconsin.
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Beloit has a population of 36,657 residents.
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The population was 36,657 at the 2020 census.

Famous People from Beloit, Wisconsin

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Danica Patrick
Model, Racing Automobile Driver · Born Mar 25, 1982 · Age 43
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Roy Chapman Andrews
Writer, Zoologist · Born Jan 26, 1884 · Died Mar 11, 1960 (age 76)
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John Pasquin
Screenwriter, Television Producer · Born Nov 30, 1944 · Age 81
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Bessica Medlar Raiche
Dentist, Physician · Born Apr 1, 1875 · Died Apr 11, 1932 (age 57)
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Robin Zander
Singer, Musician · Born Jan 23, 1953 · Age 73

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