Beloit in Rock County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Beloit College

Photographed By Keith L, September 23, 2009

1. Beloit College Marker

Inscription. Chartered by the Territorial Legislature of Wisconsin on February 2, 1846, Beloit College has had an uninterrupted life of service since its first class assembled on November 4, 1847. The main College grounds, and this first building, Middle College, were the generous gifts in money, materials, land, and labor of the pioneer citizens of Beloit, resolved to have a college in this then Western frontier.

Erected 1967 by the Wisconsin Historical Society. (Marker Number 158.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1764.

Location. 42° 30.177′ N, 89° 1.842′ W. Marker is in Beloit, Wisconsin, in Rock County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of College Street and Chapin Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is attached to the outside wall of Middle College, to the left of the entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 College Street, Beloit WI 53511, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Rasey House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Black Hawk at Turtle Village / The U.S. Military at Turtle Village (approx. ¼ mile away);

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Abraham Lincoln (approx. 0.4 miles away); Roy Chapman Andrews (approx. 0.6 miles away); Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Highway (approx. 2.4 miles away); The Medal of Honor (approx. 2.4 miles away); Black Hawk War (approx. 2.4 miles away); Wisconsin's First Aviator (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beloit.

Also see . . . History of the College. (Submitted on September 26, 2009.)

Photographed By Keith L, September 23, 2009

2. Beloit College Marker

Middle College image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith L, September 23, 2009

3. Middle College

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,038 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 26, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.