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Welcome to this year’s edition of Clinton:
Our Town, a guide to services and events in our area
our town Clinton, Wisconsin
2022
blankets for sides. The floor was made of a wagon box carefully taken to pieces and laid upon the ground and this served every purpose of a hose for eight days and nights. The next business was to cut and haul logs from which a house 12x16 was soon constructed without the use of a single foot of sawed lumber, the building afterwards served as a shelter for many of Clinton’s first residents. The first white women in the township were Mrs. Stephen E. Downer and Mrs. Daniel Tasker, who, with their husbands visited the prairie in June. Ezekiel Brownell and Adaline Pratt were the first couple married, Joseph S. Pierce, Justice of the Peace officiated. In 1838 Mrs. S.S. Downer gave birth to a daughter, Lucy, the first white child born here. In the years ’40 and ’41 many settlers added to the numbers already here. This settlement continued here until 1856 when two railroads, the Racine and Mississippi and the Chicago and Fond du Lac arrived together at a dead heat, both construction crews trying to arrive first so they wouldn’t have the expense of the hardware needed to join their rails to those laid first. The Chicago Road won by ten minutes with 1,000 people on hand to see the outcome.
Clinton thereupon moved to the railroad junction. In 1857 the name was changed to Ogden, supposedly in honor of Wm. B. Ogden, president of the Chicago and Fond du Lac line. Residents didn’t take to the new name and early in 1864the postal department approved the change back to Clinton. In the meantime, the railroads had continued to call it Clinton Junction. This was not the most ideal site for a business district. On an early territorial map of Wisconsin this spot was called Pleasant Lake and residents told of catching 14-pound fish in it. Accounts tell of the terrible struggle to get up Allen Street with empty wagons and it is recalled hearing that fence posts could be driven out of sight in a muddy season. The first new building constructed in the business area was a “groggery’ which was located near the railroad junction, for the convenience of their men. That same fall, Sidney Allen put up a store and hotel. Mr. Sheldon occupied the hotel and the May brothers of New York, the store. The town grew rapidly. Dwelling houses of all grades were being built, and three elevators were erected that same year; also an addition to the little schoolhouse, which • CONTINUED ON PAGE 9
Looking back
This photo shows Clinton’s downtown around the turn of the century. SUBMITTED PHOTO Clinton Our Town
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ock Valley Publishing, the publishers of this booklet and many of the newspapers that cover the happenings in the towns in this Close to Home area, is proud to bring you this comprehensive booklet. It is an exciting time to be a part of this community; this part of Wisconsin is thriving and growing, yet still keeps the feel of close-knit communities and we are glad you are a part of it. Our goal is to provide you with useful information you can use on an ongoing basis. From youth to senior citizens, this area has a lot to offer, with outstanding schools, churches, organizations, park facilities, businesses and much more. History of Clinton On the second day of April, 1837, under the guidance of Deacon Chauncey Tuttle, who had visited this section of the country the fall previous, accompanied by “Aunt Amy’s prayers and recipe for making bread,” Dr. Dennis Mills, Milton S. Warner, Charles Tuttle and Wm. S. Murray, started from Meacham’s Grove in Illinois, for some place on or near the Rock River in Wisconsin. After five days of hard toiling through mud, sloughs and un-bridged rivers and creeks, they arrived at “Blodgett’s Place” (Beloit). It was a cold, rainy day and the only lodging accommodation on the scene was Blodgett’s two-story log house. The only other building was Monsieur Tebo’s shanty occupied by himself and two squaw wives. On the 8th, the company visited Clinton Township and decided upon locating there. On the 9th, with the aid for Tebo and his little canoe, they re-crossed Turtle Creek with their effects, and commenced a settlement in the name of the Jefferson Prairie Company. Tuttle, Mills, Warner, Tuttle and Murray had all been residents of Jefferson County, New York and chose the name Jefferson Prairie in honor of their old home. This first settlement was in the area now known as Clinton Corners, the intersection of Highway X and Highway J. At the first town meeting, the name Clinton was suggested in remembrance of DeWitt Clinton, New York Governor. Their first shelter consisted of four crutches set in the ground with poles thrown across; a brush heap for a roof and Indian
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The Village Board for the Village of Clinton consists of a Village President and six Trustees. All positions are elected at large in April; with three Trustees and the Village President elected in odd numbered years and the other three Trustees elected in even numbered years. The Village Board is responsible for legislative actions and establishing an annual budget and related tax levy for the Village of Clinton. Thomas Peterson President, Village Board Term expires April 2023. Tom is Chair of the Board of Review, Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Economic Development. He serves on Finance, Public Works, Emergency Government committees. Email: trustee1@clintonwi.us Phone: 608-436-0324 Fax: 608-676-5984 (village hall) Address: 307 Church St. Clinton WI 53525 Jeanette Troha Trustee, Village Board Term expires April 2023. Jeanette serves as the chairperson of the Finance Committee and on the Board of Review and Public Works committees. Email: trustee2@clintonwi.us Phone: 608-676-4064 Fax: 608-676-5984 (village hall) Address: 322 Allen St. Clinton WI 53525 Tracie Risseeuw Trustee, Village Board Term expires April 2022. Tracie is the Chairperson of the Legislative Review board. She also serves on the Finance and the Public Safety and Welfare board. Email: trustee3@clintonwi.us
Phone: 608-322-6507 Fax: 608-676-5984 (village hall) Address: 703 Shu-Lar Lane Clinton WI 53525 Stacy Beals Trustee, Village Board Term expires 2023. Email: trustee4@clintonwi.us Cellphone: 608-676-3567 Fax: 608-676-5984 (village hall) Address: 708 Meadow Park Dr. Clinton WI 53525 Jason Aarud Trustee, Village Board Term expires April 2022. Jason is the Chairperson of the Public Works committee. He also serves on the Finance, Plan Commission and Clinton Fire District. Email: trustee5@clintonwi.us Phone: 608-751-7369 Fax: 608-676-5984 (village hall) Address: 421 Westview Clinton WI 53525 Jennifer Laatz Trustee, Village Board Term expires April 2022. Jennifer is the Chairperson of the Library Board. She also serves on the Finance and the Park/Recreation board. Email: trustee6@clintonwi.us Phone: 608-931-7426 Fax: 608-676-5984 (village hall) Address: 516 Westview Clinton WI 53525 Filomena Brown Trustee, Village Board Term expires 2023. Filomena is chairperson of the Park/Recreation Board. She also serves on the Finance, Legislative Review and Zoning Board of Appeals boards. Email: trustee7@clintonwi.us Phone: 608-289-1063 Fax: 608-676-5984 (village hall) Address: 514 East St. Clinton WI 53525
Dan M. Risse Administrator, Administration Email: admin@clintonwi.us Phone: 608-676-5304 Fax: 608-676-5984 301 Cross St. PO Box 129 Clinton WI 53525 Pam Franseen Deputy Clerk/Treasurer, Administration Email: treas@clintonwi.us Phone: 608-676-5304 Fax: 608-676-5984 301 Cross St. PO Box 129 Clinton WI 53525 Jennifer Ciepley Clerk, Administration Email: clerk@clintonwi.us Phone: 608-676-5304 Address: 301 Cross St., Clinton WI 53525 Mike Schultz Police Chief, Public Safety mschulz@clintonwi.us Phone: 608-676-5140 Fax: 608-676-5483 301 Cross St. PO Box 129 Clinton WI 53525 Roger Johnson Public Works Director, Public Works Email: dpw@clintonwi.us Phone: 608-751-1772 Fax: 608-676-5231 Mill Street PO Box 129 Clinton WI 53525 Bill Kienbaum Building Inspector Phone: 608-676-5304 Cellphone: 608-295-7766 Fax: 608-676-5984 Joseph Langer Library Director Email: langer.joseph@als.lib.wi.us Phone: 608-676-5569 Clinton Fire Chief Mark Ruosch Clinton Fire Protection District 145 Ogden Ave., Clinton, WI 53525 Mailing Address: Clinton Fire Protection District PO Box 153 Clinton, WI 53525 Phone: 608-676-5550 Fax: 608-676-2240 Dial 911 for Emergencies!
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We are located just 1 mile from Interstate 43, only 15 minutes from the Cities of Beloit and Janesville, and within an hour and one half of Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago. Clinton is a great place to visit and best of all a great place to raise your family. Once you have spent time here, you will have a soft spot in your heart for Clinton. We invite you to come and experience the “hometown” feeling of our small village. While there are plenty of newer residents in our Village, you will always run into someone who has lived in Clinton a long time. Clinton’s residents are the true heart of this community. It’s a place that even after someone moves, they still call Clinton home. The Village of Clinton’s annual community events like “The Taste of Clinton” held Father’s Day weekend and “Winter Wonderland” parade and activities held the first Friday of December - provide fun and entertainment for all ages. We invite you to stop and visit us anytime: to enjoy a hike along the Pelishek-Tiffany Nature Trail, to visit one of our parks, fine schools or active library. Best of all, we have some great restaurants where you are sure to find a resident to welcome you and talk about Clinton - their hometown. Historic interests include our Cobblestone House and our 1895 water tower. We have many active businesses including manufacturing and professional offices (finance, healthcare, insurance and realty) along with retail shops that serve their customers with that caring and neighborly feel! Village staff is always available to answer questions or to assist you (676-5304). Clinton prides itself on people working together! ~ Thomas Peterson, Village President
OUR Human Services Area United Way Agencies Stateline United Way raises funds during its fall campaign to help support local health and human service agencies provide more than 80 programs. These agencies have proven accountability, which makes them eligible to apply for annual funding from Stateline United Way. Teams of community volunteers, after careful review, determine where the money is needed most and allocate it accordingly. American Red Cross South Central Chapter, 318 State St., Beloit, 608-365-8839 Provides disaster preparedness and relief. Leading authority on safety and life-saving skills. Emergency communication services for military families. Beloit Inner City Tellurian of Beloit 403 Prospect, Beloit, 608-365-6600 Culturally sensitive outpatient rehabilitation services relating to drugs, alcohol, STDs and HIV/AIDS. Beloit Meals on Wheels 424 College, Beloit, 608-362-3683. Community volunteers deliver warm, nutritious meals (including therapeutic diets), seven days a week to the elderly, ill and handicapped in the Beloit area. Big Brothers/Big Sisters 1239 E. Huebbe Pkwy, Beloit 608-362-8223 Matches children aged 6-14 from single-parent families with adult volunteers. A preventative program striving to help children grow to their full potential. Boy Scouts of Sinnissippi 2300 E. Racine, Janesville 608-756-4669 Comprehensive youth development program promotes character development, builds self-esteem and values. Boys can join beginning in first grade. Catholic Charities 2020 E. Milwaukee, Ste. 9 Janesville, 608-752-4906 Provides affordable individual and family counseling to all residents of the Stateline, provided regardless of race, religion or social status.
Community Action 20 Eclipse Center, Beloit 608-313-1300 Pregnant and parenting teens program services, pregnant HUB Club and PPT teens aged 13-22 to help them achieve stability, skills and self-sufficiency. HUB Club, after school program matches high school mentors with at risk middle school age children. Energy Services 118 Beloit Mall/Eclipse Center, Beloit, 608-363-9200 Administrates and sponsors energy and conservation programs related to meeting energy needs of limited income households. Family Services of SW & NI 423 Bluff St., Beloit 608-365-1244 Operates outpatient mental health clinic. Girl Scouts of Badger Council 1201 Big Hill, Beloit 608-362-8922 Informal education program for girls aged 5-17, inspiring highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism, and service so they become competent, resourceful citizens. Stateline Literacy Council 605 Eclipse Blvd, Beloit 608-362-5207 Assists adults to improve heir basic literacy skills, especially reading, writing and speaking English. Voluntary Action Center 611 E. Grand Ave. Ste.F, Beloit 608-365-1278 Serves as a clearing house for volunteer activity. Recruits and places volunteers in non-profit programs. Also operates Grant Center to assist non-profits to apply for grants. YWCA Care House 1126 Conde St., Janesville 608-755-4750 Provides Rock County with a coordinated, child-centered response to the prevention, investigation and treatment of child abuse and neglect. Major focus is the interdisciplinary interview of alleged victims of child abuse in a child-friendly environment.
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OUR Schools CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Administration Office 112 Milwaukee Road 608-676-5482 www.clinton.k12.wi.us Clinton Elementary School 301 East St. 608-676-2211 Clinton Middle School 115 Milwaukee Road 608-676-5482 Clinton High School 112 Milwaukee Road 608-676-2223
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Rock County Christian School Elementary Campus 5122 S. Driftwood Dr., Janesville 608-757-1000, opt.2
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Jr./Sr. High Campus 916 Bushnell St., Beloit 608-757-1000, opt.3 Beloit College 700 College St., Beloit 608-363-2000 www.beloit.edu Beloit College is Wisconsin’s first college. Founded in 1846, it is a four-year, independent residential liberal arts and sciences college, located on a 40-are campus that is noteworthy for its historic buildings and as the site of ancient Indian mounds. Beloit is a Midwestern college with an international flavor: its 1,235 students come from 47 states, 40 countries, and the District of Columbia.
University of Wisconsin – Rock County 2909 Kellogg Ave., Janesville 608-758-6541 uwwrockinfo@uww.edu One of the UW-System’s 13 freshmen / sophomore campuses, UW-Rock County offers preparation for transfer to a four-year university in an environment with personal attention and small classes, university faculty, flexible scheduling, affordable tuition and access to library and technology resources for which the UW is known. The best start for the life you want!
Cougars circa 1987
Blackhawk Technical College 6004 S. County Road G, Janesville, Box 5009 608-758-6900 www.blackhawk.edu As the area’s leading provider of hands-on education/training on almost 50 various programs, Blackhawk Technical College has a rich history of serving the community. Formed in 1912/13 as city vocation-schools in Beloit and Janesville, the two units were united into a District in 1968, which included the majority of Rock and Green counties. Titled Blackhawk Technical Institute at that time, it has become on of 16 technical colleges in the state that provides education for employment.
The Clinton High School Class of 1987 gathered for a class photo long ago. The Cougars are still going strong in 2022 and into the future. FILE PHOTO Clinton Our Town
OUR Churches Abundant Life Church of Beloit, 1201 Hackette St., 608-363-8742 Apostolic Assembly, 725 Oak St., 608-298-8477 Apostolic Tabernacle of Christ, 2950 Prairie Ave., 608-362-4995 Atonement Lutheran Church, 901 Harrison Ave., 608-362-8216 Baha’l Community, 1110 Olympian Blvd., 608-363-8829 Beloit Gospel Hall Assembly, 1129 North St., 608-365-3305 Beloit New Life Church, 1146 Grant St., 608-365-2652 Berean Baptist Church, 1849 Bayliss Ave., 608-365-5878 Calvary Tabernacle Church, 1907 McKinley Ave., 608-362-5715 Central Christian Church, 2460 Milwaukee Road, 608-362-7663 Christ United Methodist Church, 2345 Prairie Ave., 608-368-0548 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2535 Austin Pl., 608-362-4646 Congregation b’nai Abraham, 2400 Oxford Lane, 608-364-4916 Cornerstone Church of God, 322 Olympian Blvd., 608-362-7547 Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1151 E. Grand Ave., 608-362-0562 Ev. Lutheran Church, 1707 S. Luther Valley Road, 608-879-2934 Ev. Lutheran Church, 749 Bluff St., 608-362-0716 Ev. Lutheran Church, 8th& St. Lawrence, 608-365-7064 Faith Baptist Church, 1013 Henry Ave., 608-365-3456 Faith Builders International Ministries, 2170 Murphy Woods Rd., 608-365-9131 First Assembly of God, 1021 Cranston Road, 608-362-2059 First Baptist Church, 617 Public Ave., 608-365-8455 First Congregational Church, 801 Bushnell St., 608-362-4821 First Presbyterian Church, 501 Prospect Ave., 608-362-8969 First United Methodist Church, 511 Public Ave., 608-362-8866 Fountain of Life – Tabernacle Holiness Church, 1600 Huebbe Pkwy., 608-365-1220 Free Methodist Church, 1919 Cleora Dr., 608-364-4504 Good News Christian Center, 2293 Prairie Ave., 608-365-9339 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church WELS, 2447 Park Ave., 608-362-8720 Grace Bible Church, 1928 Colony Ct., 608-362-3744 Grace Ev. Free Church, 6403 S. County Road D, 608-362-3710 Greater New Hope Baptist Church,
207 Olympian Blvd., 608-365-4113 Gridley Congregational Church, 1101 Partridge Ave., 608-362-0524 Henderson Avenue United Methodist, 727 Henderson Ave., 608-362-6031 House of God Church Keith Dominion, 1822 6th St., 608-362-9797 Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 650 Newark Road, 608-362-8284 Judson Memorial Baptist Church, 3160 Park Ave., 608-365-5885 Lighthouse Fellowship Church, 112 Merrill Ave., 608-363-9877 Luther Valley Church ELCA, 7107 S. Luther Valley Road, 608-879-2934 Maranatha Open Bible Church, 2405 W. Spring Creek Road, 608-365-3878 Messiah Ev. Lutheran, 1531 Townline Road, 608-365-3794 Muslim Center of Beloit, 1879 Park Ave., 608-365-7780 New Apostolic Church 516 W. Grand Ave., 608-365-8253 New Zion Baptist Church, 1905 Mount Ave., 608-362-7704 Our Lady of Assumption, 2222 Shopiere Road, 608-362-9066 Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 749 Bluff St., 608-362-0717 Overflowing Cup Total Life Center, 306 State St., 608-365-0365 People’s Church, 340 W. Grand Ave., 608-362-7556 Providence Missionary Baptist Church, 1261 Wisconsin Ave., 608-365-6050 Redeemer Ev. Covenant Church, 2500 Prairie Ave., 608-362-9161 Riverside Church of God in Christ, 1304 Keeler Ave., 608-362-6244 Rock Valley Chapel, 2780 Shopiere Road, 608-365-6385 Second Congregational Church, 657 Bluff St., 608-362-6857 Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2500 Cranston Road, 608-365-4189 Shopiere Congregational Church, 5328 E. Church St., 608-362-2942 Spirit of Hope, Luxury 10 Cinemas,2799 Cranston Road, 608-312-1087 St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, 1000 Bluff St., 608-365-7838 St. Jude Catholic Church, 737 Hackett St., 608-364-2820 St. Paul Lutheran Church, 617 St. Lawrence Ave., 608-365-7064 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 212 W. Grand Ave., 608-362-4312 St. Thomas Catholic Church, 822 E. Grand Ave., 608-363-9931 Sun Valley Presbyterian Church, 1650 Sun Valley Dr., 608-365-7547 Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, 1850 Cranston Road, 608-362-3607 Victory Baptist Church, 1850 Townline Ave., 608-364-4680
Wesley Christian Methodist Episcopal, 1760 Shore Dr., 608-364-4291 CLINTON
Christ Ev. Lutheran Church, 300 High St., 608-676-4994 Clinton Bible Church, 422 Church St., 608-751-1111 Emmanuel Community Church, 319 East St., 608-676-5434 First Baptist Church, 309 Allen St., 608-617-8685 First Presbyterian Church, 312 Church St., 608-676-5400 Jefferson Prairie Lutheran Church, 23184 Bergen Rd., Poplar Grove, 815-282-3226 River of Life United Methodist Church – Clinton Campus, 402 Church St., 608-676-4646 St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, 716 Shu Lar Ln., 608-676-2241 JANESVILLE
Emerald Grove Church UCC, 8127 U.S. Hwy. 14E, 608-676-4061 SHARON
Christ Lutheran Church, 228 Martin St., 262-736-4757 St. Catherine Catholic, 125 Pearl St., 262-736-4615 Triune Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, N1584 County Rd. K, 262-882-4000 United Methodist Church, 225 Baldwin, 262-736-4139
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was already too small. The next summer was a busy one. Mr. Snyder built the Simmons block and Mr. Simmons put in his first stock of goods. P.H. Colegrove built the Taylor House and started a hotel. Among the pioneer business houses there was Martin and Carpenter, lumber merchants, Weaver and Pierce, grain and cattle dealers, Warner and Irish, dry goods, Mr. Hale supplied the town with meat, Holmes Hammond was available with livery rigs, and Hiram Salisbury provided their horses with shoes. Located close to the Midwest’s major metropolitan centers, our village is readily accessible by direct expressway routes. Surrounded by fertile farmland, Clinton is picturesque with its beautiful tree-line streets. A community of friendly citizens, boasting a large skilled labor force, an excellent school system, and several areas great for sport and recreation of all kinds, Clinton is an ideal place to call home.
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OUR Area Attractions Beckman Mill
A fine collection of public sculpture, including works by esteemed artist Siah Armajani and former professors Arnold Popinsky and O. Verne Shaffer, grace the Beloit College campus.
citizens of Clinton are very proud of our two most recognized historic structures – The Cobblestone House, built in 1849 by Alonzo Richardson for the Samuel S. Jones family and the limestone water tower built by masonry contractor Jacob Miller which went into operation in 1896. This is only one of two intact stone towers still in existence in Rock County.
Beloit Civic Theater
Effigy Mounds
225 4 St., Beloit 608- 362-1595 Each season the Beloit Civic Theatre, a volunteer organization, presents a musical, a comedy and a mystery production. Performances are held at the Elizabeth Reinholz Theatre at Beloit Memorial High School.
700 College St., Beloit The Beloit College campus contains 23 conical, linear and animal-shaped effigy mounds built between 700 and 1200 by Native Americans.
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Beloit Fine Arts Incubator
520 E. Grand Ave., Beloit 608-313-9083 The Beloit Fine Arts Incubator houses a gallery, educational classroom and artists studios. Visitors are encouraged to stop by to view art, attend art show receptions, join the drum circle and attend a poetry night. Beloit Historical Society/Lincoln Center 845 Hackett St., Beloit, 608-365-7835 Beloit-Janesville Symphony Orchestra
700 College St., Beloit 608-363-2554 For more than 50 years, the BeloitJanesville Symphony Orchestra has continued a tradition of great historic music and exciting guest artist. The group performs at Eaton Chapel on the Beloit College campus. Cobblestone House/Water Tower
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Located on Mill Street, south of Front Street, at the beginning of the Pelishek Nature Trail. The park includes a vault restroom and a gazebo. Fisher Schoolhouse
Hwy 213 & Luther Valley Rd., Beloit 608-879-9990
Home to Clinton’s soccer fields. It also has a walking path, toddler playground equipment, and picnic tables. It is located on Cougar Lane. Herb Reffue Park
Located just off Church and High Streets, next to Clinton’s Historic Water Tower. Herb Reffue Park includes port-a-potties, picnic tables, and a large pavilion with electrical outlets. For recreation there is playground equipment, a volleyball net, and basketball hoops. The Herb Reffue Park is also the home of Clinton’s Skateboard Park. Also home to the Sledding Hill! Heritage Walkway
Riverside Park, Riverside Dr., Beloit Engraved bricks commemorating the loved ones of Beloit residents make up the Heritage Walkway, which traverses along the Rock River Lee Park
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Gert Wolter Park
Located on Shu-Lar Lane. Gert Logan Museum of Anthropology Wolter has bathrooms, a kitchen 700 College St., Beloit equipped with refrigerator, stove, 608-363-2677 and microwave, a pavillion with Two-story glass cubes display electrical outlets and picnic tables. For thousands of pieces including native recreation there is playground American artifacts and Paleolithic art. equipment, horseshoe pits and a The museum allows visitors to witness baseball field. the actual workings of a museum. Hanchett-Bartlett Homestead
2149 St. Lawrence Ave., Beloit 608-365-7835 Providing a glimpse of the rural lifestyle in the 1800s, this 1875 Victorian farmstead features period furnishings, a smokehouse, a rural schoolhouse and a limestone barn.
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A quaint tranquil place for strolling or realizing, the Poetry Gardens were designed by world-renowned artist Siah Armajani. The Gardens sit next to the Logan Museum. Stone Water Tower & Water Works Pump House
1003 Pleasant St., Beloit 608-356-4838 or (800)423-5648 Now a visitor information center, the Water Works Pump House was built in 1885 and was the site of Beloit’s first municipal water system. The Stone Water Tower, built in 1889, is listed on the National Historic Register. Sweet-Allyn Park/Turtle Creek/Shopiere Memorial Four-face clock/Tiffany Bridge, Shopiere Tiffany Bridge
Smith Road, Shopiere The Tiffany Bridge is the nation’s only five-arch stone railway bridge. This 388-foot bridge, built by hand in 1869, arches over the Turtle Creek. Wright Museum of Art
Beloit College Bushnell & Prospect Sts., Beloit, 608-363-2677 More than 12 exhibits featuring the works of local, regional and student artists fill this museum year-round. Touring shows showcase the best of national and international artists.
Carver-Roehl Park
Carver-Roehl Park is a great location for family reunions, group gatherings, school outings, nature hikes and much more. The Pavilion has electricity and is available for rent by the general public. For special event permit contact Rock County Parks department. For more information call 608-7575450. The park is located at 4907 S. Carvers Rock Road, Clinton, Wis. FRIENDS OF CARVER-ROEHL PARK PHOTO Clinton Our Town
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OUR Public Health Care JANESVILLE Mercy Regional Cancer Center 1000 Mineral Point Ave., 608-7566500, Toll-Free 800-261-6565
BELOIT Mercy Beloit Memorial Hospital 1969 W. Hart Road, 608-364-5011 Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment 608-363-8271
Mercy Janesville Community Health Center 849Kellogg Ave., (608) 758-7814 Mercy Clinic East – Janesville Medical Center 3524 E. Milwaukee St. Urgent Care Walk-in Clinic 3200 E. Racine St., 608-371-8800
Beloit Clinic SC 1905 Huebbe Pkwy., 608-364-2510
Alcohol AA Abuse Accredited 608-363-8271
Cornerstone Mental Health Association 2797 Prairie Ave., 608-365-8800
Associated Foot & Ankle Clinic 1517 Huebbe Pkwy., 608-362-0758
Counseling Care Center 608-364-5685
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Family Health Association Emergencies and Messages 1904 Huebbe Pkwy., 608-365-7767
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Mercy Beloit Medical Center Mental Health Services, 2825 Prairie Ave., 608-362-7330 Mercy Beloit Medical Center 2825 Prairie Ave., 608-363-5500 Midwest Pain Treatment Center 3005 Riverside Dr., 608-365-6771
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Clinton Senior Center
The Clinton Senior Center is located at 508 Front St, Clinton, Wis. For information about activities and services, call 608-676-4600. CLINTON SENIOR CENTER PHOTO Clinton Our Town
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Milwaukee Rd., Clinton, WI 53528 608-676-5482
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The Richardson-Brinkman house at 607 West Milwaukee Road, Clinton, was built in 1843 by Alonzo Richardson. It is of Greek Revival design. Its walls are 16 to 18 inches thick. It was placed on the National Register in 1977. The Clinton Community Historical Society was founded in 1987 by a group of dedicated citizens from the Village of Clinton, and the townships of Bradford, Clinton, Turtle and LaPrairie. The gardens and grounds on the property are designed and planted by The Clinton Garden Club. SUBMITTED PHOTO Clinton Our Town
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Clinton Public library
The Clinton Public library is located at 214 Mill St., Clinton, Wis. For information about programs and services offered, call 608-676-5569. CLINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY PHOTO Clinton Our Town
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