The chronology
The land through time
Every documented event, from the property outward: Beloit, Rock County, the region and the world. Each one links to the page of the source that records it. The record so far covers 1820–1864; more years are being added.
1850
Beloit
- 1850 The Fletcher family (William D. and Mary C.) settled at Beloit.
- 1850 A family came to the United States from Norway and settled in Beloit (later moving to Newark township).
- 1850 An individual came to Beloit in 1850 to work on paper mills.
- July 23, 1850 The first church edifice (First Presbyterian), at the southeast corner of Broad and Pleasant streets in Beloit, costing about ten thousand dollars, was dedicated.
Rock County
- November 19, 1850 Preliminary steps were taken toward the formation of an agricultural society in Rock County, with a call made on farmers to meet at the Court House in Janesville.
- 1850 An individual came to Wisconsin and located in Rock County, settling in Plymouth.
- 1850 An individual came to Rock County in 1850 and settled in Lima.
- 1850 The Rock County Agricultural Society and Mechanics' Institute was organized, with Mr. Willard elected President.
The region
- 1850 A willow tree was set out from a little sprout near a house in Waterloo (now Shopiere).
- 1850 An act of the Wisconsin legislature was passed regarding the Oak Hill Cemetery Association.
- 1850 Land that had been pre-empted in 1844 was sold.
- December 4, 1850 The Fort Howard military reservation lands were abandoned for military purposes by the war department.
Nation and world
- 1850 The Madison & Beloit Railroad Company was authorized by an act of the legislature to extend its road and its name was changed to the Rock River Valley Union Railroad Company.
- 1850 The town of Harmony was organized as a separate town.
- October 1850 A house of worship (built of brick during 1849 and 1850) was dedicated.
- 1850 Timothy O. Howe was elected to office.