Beloit

Beloit, county seat of Mitchell County, is located in the Solomon River Valley in the north central area of Kansas. It is also in the center of the Smoky Hills in the land of the Kansas Post Rock. It is located on U.S. Highways 24 & 14, and K- 9. Beloit is 50 minutes from Interstate 70 and 30 minutes from U.S. Highway 81. It is 3 1/2 hours from the Rocky Mountains. Beloit is located 15 minutes from Waconda Lake and Glen Elder State Park. This area provides excellent fishing, hunting, camping and nature study. The whole area provides for the needs of an abundance of birds and wildlife including bald eagles, herons, cranes, deer, prairie dogs, bobcat, quail, pheasant, prairie chickens, waterfowl, etc.

The state’s central location, productive workforce, excellent educational system, equitable tax structure, abundant energy resources with competitive rates as well as incentives to business such as tax relief and training assistance make Kansas an ideal location.

Col. William Newton Kinslow

When Col. William Newton Kinslow died in Beloit on Oct. 18, 1948, many attended his funeral, but no one bought him a head stone to mark his final resting place.…

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Things to Do in Beloit

Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Bell-Bogardus Indian Massacre and Cemetery

August 12, 1868 - At the homestead site of David A. Bogardus, 40 rods north…

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Little Red Schoolhouse

This unique and original schoolhouse, built in 1871, has been completely restored to 19th century…

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Butterfield’s Buffalo Ranch

A herd of buffalo may be seen grazing contentedly near Beloit, Ks. The herd of…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Hopewell Church

Hopewell Church was originally located southwest of Beloit. Parts of the church building are 111…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Bill Hougland – Gold Medalist

Bill Hougland transferred to Beloit High School his junior year in 1947. He then took…

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Beloit Golf Course

9-Hole golf course with grass greens, putting green, driving range, rental carts, cart shed, golf…

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Healing Waters: the Legend of Waconda Springs

Waconda Springs for centuries inspired wonder among its visitors. Both Indians and whites marveled at…

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Beloit Recreation

Beloit has a well maintained system of parks and recreation facilities. The city has 4…

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