An historic highlight of Beloit’s First Presbyterian Church is its church bell and tower. The present day bell tower, along with the narthex (church entrance) were added in 1951. At that time the church also obtained one of only six replica Liberty Bell bells cast for the 1876 United States Centennial.  That bell can be seen from the church grounds and still rings beautifully from the church bell tower.

The present First Presbyterian Church of Beloit has evolved over many years.  The church was established in March of 1872 with 13 charter members.  The congregation met for worship in a building on the northeast corner of Mill and South Street for a few years and then used the Methodist Church after it was built.  In the spring of 1877, the congregation decided to build their own house of worship and the first sermon was delivered in the new church building in August 1878.  The building was dedicated for service on December 1, 1878. 

Over the 125+ years of existence, congregations from Saltville Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Church of Scottsville, and Hopewell United Presbyterian Church have formally joined the FPC of Beloit. 
 
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