Beloit, Kansas
Beloit is a city in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States. It is also the county seat of Mitchell County. In 2010, 3,835 people lived there.
History
On permanent organization of the county in 1870, Beloit was chosen to be the county seat of Mitchell County, Kansas. It is northeast of the center of the county on the Solomon River. Beloit was first settled by A.A. Bell in 1868. he wanted to water power better. The town was called Willow Springs for some time. Beloit is named after Beloit, Wisconsin, the hometown of an early resident. Beloit sits at the junction of the Union Pacific and the Missouri Pacific Railroads.
Beloit was platted March 26, 1872. The town grew very quickly. In July 1872, was incorporated as a thrid class city. On March 10, 1879, Gov. John P. St. John said Beloit is a second class city.
Beloit had the Beloit Juvenile Correctional Facility of the Kansas Juvenile Justice Authority.
Geography
The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . Of that, is land and is water.
Climate
Beloit has hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. The Koppen Climate Classification system says that Beloit has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
People
2010 census
The 2010 census says that there were 3,835 people, 1,647 households, and 964 families living in Beloit.
Famous people
Sam Colson, former javelin thrower.
Scott Fulhage, professional football punter with the Atlanta Falcons and Cincinnati Bengals.
Margaret H'Doubler, educator.
Gene Keady, college and professional basketball coach.
Waldo McBurney, former oldest living worker in the United States.
Nancy Moritz, United States Circuit Judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit and former justice on the Kansas Supreme Court. She was born in Beloit and lived in nearby Tipton, Kansas until the age of 15.
Mathew Pitsch, Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from Fort Smith since 2015; former resident of Beloit.
Dean Sturgis, baseball player.
Rodger Ward, professional race car driver. Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner.
References
Other websites
City
City of Beloit
Beloit - Directory of Public Officials
Schools
USD 273, local school district
Maps
Beloit City Map, KDOT
1868 establishments in Kansas
Cities in Kansas
County seats in Kansas
Cities in Mitchell County, Kansas