Near Beloit in Rock County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
How-Beckman Mill
Photographed by William J. Toman, September 10, 2011
1. How-Beckman Mill Marker
Erected 1997. (Marker Number 353.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 42° 30.6′ N, 89° 10.193′ W. Marker is near Beloit, Wisconsin, in Rock County. It is on County Highway H 0.1 miles east of West Smith Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11450 South County Highway H, Beloit WI 53511,
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Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin and in Greater Madison. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn 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 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Beckman Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); A Ladder for Fish (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Abraham Lincoln (approx. 6.9 miles away); Ken Hendricks Memorial Bridge (approx. 6.9 miles away); Black Hawk at Turtle Village / The U.S. Military at Turtle Village (approx. 6.9 miles away); Roy Chapman Andrews (approx. 6.9 miles away); Beloit College (approx. 7.1 miles away); Rasey House (approx. 7.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beloit.
Also see . . . Friends of Beckman Mill. (Submitted on September 11, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.)
Photographed by William J. Toman, September 10, 2011
2. How-Beckman Mill Marker
The mill is in the background. The park is a popular place for gatherings, including weddings.
Photographed by William J. Toman, September 10, 2011
3. How-Beckman Mill Marker
An apparent mill stone is at the foot of the marker.
Photographed by William J. Toman, September 10, 2011
4. How-Beckman Mill
This is a closeup of the west side of the mill.
Photographed by William J. Toman, September 10, 2011
5. How-Beckman Mill Machinery
This is a closeup of some machinery (an axle, wheels, and belt system) on the west side of the mill.
Photographed by William J. Toman, September 10, 2011
6. How-Beckman Mill
The mill is on the right, with a new dam on the mill stream on the left.
Photographed by William J. Toman, September 10, 2011
7. How-Beckman Mill Machinery
An apparent turbine on the grounds of the mill.
Photographed by William J. Toman, September 10, 2011
8. How-Beckman Mill Stream
This is apparently a turbine inlet for the mill.
Photographed by William J. Toman, September 10, 2011
9. Beckman Mill Park Exhibit
This is a closeup of a sawmill exhibit at the park.
Photographed by William J. Toman, September 10, 2011
10. Beckman Mill Park Exhibit
A view of the track on the sawmill exhibit.
Photographed by William J. Toman, September 10, 2011
11. Beckman Mill Park Exhibit
A closeup of the label on the sawmill machinery: Made by Crabb Gas Engine Co., Independence, Iowa
Photographed by William J. Toman, September 10, 2011
12. Beckman Mill Park Sign
This sign is at the entrance to the park.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,103 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on September 11, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.
