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

Ken Hendricks Memorial Bridge

Photographed by Susan Van Den Bosch, April 30, 2025

1. Ken Hendricks Memorial Bridge Marker

Inscription.
In recognition of his commitment to Beloit, its citizens and institutions, this bridge is dedicated to the memory of Ken Hendricks (1941 - 2007).

As an entrepreneur, philanthropist, visionary and motivator, Ken Hendricks dedicated his life and his personal resources to the redevelopment of Beloit. He transformed the community by repurposing previously abandoned buildings, including the redevelopment of the Fairbanks Morse sited into the BC Supply National Support Center, the restoration of the Beloit Ironworks complex, and the commissioning of heritage art along the Rock River. Ken's efforts helped to boost civic pride, restore confidence, and inspire many citizens to once again believe in themselves and their community. He served a a board member of numerous local organizations, and was an enthusiastic supporter of efforts to enhance educational opportunities for our young people. Most important of all, Ken devoted his knowledge, skill, experience, and capital to help the people of Beloit by investing in local businesses and creating jobs for its citizens.

Ken was a master at connecting people and places. This

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bridge stands as a symbiotic connection between Ken and the people of this community, and is a lasting testament to the strength and vitality of Beloit and to the promising future that Ken so deeply believed is our destiny.

Erected 2012.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.

Location. 42° 31.278′ N, 89° 2.135′ W. Marker is in Beloit, Wisconsin, in Rock County. It is on Henry Avenue south of South Riverside Drive (U.S. 51), on the right when traveling north. In Riverside Park is at the corner of Henry Ave and Riverside Drive. The marker is close to Henry Ave and visible, but there is no street parking. Park inside Riverside Park and follow the trails to the bridge. Marker is mounted on a wall of the bridge near a bench. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1160 Henry Ave, Beloit WI 53511, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin and in Greater Madison.

It is also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Corn

Photographed by Susan Van Den Bosch, April 30, 2025

2. Ken Hendricks Memorial Bridge Marker

Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Roy Chapman Andrews (approx. 0.7 miles away); Beloit College (approx. 1.3 miles away); Black Hawk at Turtle Village / The U.S. Military at Turtle Village (approx. 1.4 miles away); Rasey House (approx. 1.4 miles away); Abraham Lincoln (approx. 1.6 miles away); Wisconsin's First Aviator (approx. 2.3 miles away); Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Highway (approx. 2.8 miles away); Black Hawk War (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beloit.

Photographed by Susan Van Den Bosch, April 30, 2025

3. Ken Hendricks Memorial Bridge Marker

Photographed by Susan Van Den Bosch, April 30, 2025

4. Ken Hendricks Memorial Bridge Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2025, by Susan Van Den Bosch of Almond, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 278 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 30, 2025, by Susan Van Den Bosch of Almond, Wisconsin. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.