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Beckman Mill



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Bring a picnic lunch and sip lemonade by the old mill stream after you tour Beckman Mill. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Beckman Mill is one of Wisconsin's only restored, working gristmills. Built in 1868, the mill has been restored to how it looked and operated in its hey days of the 1920's. On the grounds of the 50-acre Beckman Mill County Park you will see an authentically restored 1868 grist mill, a new dam, mill pond, fish ladder, foot bridge, saw mill display, 1840s cooperage, visitor center, gift shop, creamery, blacksmith shop, picnic shelter, vintage garden, nature trail and more. A must visit during Progress Days in the Spring and Heritage Days in the Fall. Park open daily for picnics.


Address

11600 S County Road H
Beloit, WI 53511


Contact Information

Voice: 608-362-4703

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On Water
Directions from Nearest Town/Intersection

From I-39/90 Exit #185 (I-43/ WI 81Exit) take State Road 81 west through Beloit. Continue west about 6 mi to County Road H, South on H about .5 mi. Park on west (right) side of road.)

Hours of Operation

May-Oct: Sat & Sun 1pm-4pm.


History & Heritage
Re-enactments
Type
European Heritage / Early Industry / Military Heritage / Native American Heritage / Wisconsin History
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Submitted By Beloit Convention & Visitors Bureau