Beloit Wisconsin was originally named New Albany in 1837 by its founder, Caleb Blodgett.
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11 Facts About Beloit Wisconsin
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Beloit Wisconsin lays claim to such inventions as the speedometer, Korn Kurls, and John Francis Appleby's twine binder.
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Downtown Beloit Wisconsin is the city's historic economic, cultural and social center.
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Downtown Beloit is one of two inaugural members of the Wisconsin Main Street designation.
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Beloit Wisconsin has a council-manager system of government, with seven council members, each elected for two-year terms.
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Industries with headquarters in Beloit Wisconsin include ABC Supply Company, Bio-Systems International, Broaster Company, Fairbanks-Morse Defense, Hendricks Holding Company, Murmac Paint Manufacturing, PlayMonster, and Regal Beloit Wisconsin.
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Downtown Beloit Wisconsin is a dense cluster of mostly small shops and boutiques.
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In 2011, Beloit Wisconsin was a Great American Main Street Award winner.
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Beloit Wisconsin has a public library that is part of the Arrowhead Library System.
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Beloit Wisconsin is home to a professional minor league baseball team, the Beloit Wisconsin Sky Carp, who play in the High-A Central and are the High A affiliate of the Miami Marlins.
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Beloit Wisconsin Airport is a small public-use GA airport within the city.
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