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.
Healing Waters: the Legend of Waconda Springs
Waconda Springs for centuries inspired wonder among its visitors. Both Indians and whites marveled at Kansas' largest saltwater spring. The diameter at the base is 300 feet. Waconda is a…
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Beloit Golf Course
9-Hole golf course with grass greens, putting green, driving range, rental carts, cart shed, golf…
Learn more →Beloit Recreation
Beloit has a well maintained system of parks and recreation facilities. The city has 4…
Learn more →Bell-Bogardus Indian Massacre and Cemetery
August 12, 1868 - At the homestead site of David A. Bogardus, 40 rods north…
Learn more →Col. William Newton Kinslow
When Col. William Newton Kinslow died in Beloit on Oct. 18, 1948, many attended his…
Learn more →Little Red Schoolhouse
This unique and original schoolhouse, built in 1871, has been completely restored to 19th century…
Learn more →Butterfield’s Buffalo Ranch
A herd of buffalo may be seen grazing contentedly near Beloit, Ks. The herd of…
Learn more →Bill Hougland – Gold Medalist
Bill Hougland transferred to Beloit High School his junior year in 1947. He then took…
Learn more →Hopewell Church
Hopewell Church was originally located southwest of Beloit. Parts of the church building are 111…
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Nearby Lakes & Parks
All Attractions in Beloit
- Bell-Bogardus Indian Massacre and Cemetery
- Beloit Golf Course
- Beloit Recreation
- Bill Hougland – Gold Medalist
- Butterfield’s Buffalo Ranch
- Col. William Newton Kinslow
- Healing Waters: the Legend of Waconda Springs
- Hopewell Church
- Little Red Schoolhouse
- Mitchell County Courthouse
- Mitchell County Museum
- Port Library
- Soldiers Square Cemetery
- St. John’s Catholic Church
- The Depot