Congregational church · WI · est. 1862 · Historic register · Verified 17 days ago

First Congregational Church

657 BLUFF STREET, Beloit, WI 53511
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4.7 · 13 Google reviews

About First Congregational Church


First Congregational Church is a United Church of Christ Congregational church in Beloit, Wisconsin located at 801 Bushnell St, Beloit, WI 53511. First Congregational Church was founded in 1862. As of April 2026, First Congregational Church holds a 4.7-star rating across 13 Google reviews. The First Congregational Church parish office answers at (608) 362-4821.

irst Congregational Church in Beloit, Wisconsin was built in 1859 from a design by Lucas Bradley, blending elements from Greek Revival and Romanesque Revival styles. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places for its architectural significance on January 23, 1975.

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First Congregational Church through the years


  1. 1862 Founded
  2. January 23, 1975 Added to the National Register

When does First Congregational Church hold services?


First Congregational Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 8 AM–12 PM, Thursday 8 AM–12 PM, Friday 8 AM–12 PM, Saturday Closed, Sunday 10 AM–12 PM, Monday 8 AM–12 PM, Tuesday 8 AM–12 PM. All times are local to Beloit, WI.

Wednesday
8 AM–12 PM
Thursday
8 AM–12 PM
Friday
8 AM–12 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
10 AM–12 PM
Monday
8 AM–12 PM
Tuesday
8 AM–12 PM

Where is First Congregational Church located?


First Congregational Church is located at 801 Bushnell St, Beloit, WI 53511. The building sits at coordinates 42.50318, -89.04130, placing it in Beloit, WI 53511.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Parking within ¼ mile
Coffee & a bite afterward

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 24, 2026.

The neighborhood around First Congregational Church


The ZIP code 53511 area around First Congregational Church is home to 48,749 residents with a median household income of $61,825 and a median age of 37.4 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

48,749 Residents in ZIP 53511
37.4 Median age
$61,825 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

Quiet time to visit: A weekday mid-morning visit — roughly 10:30 AM on Wednesday — is usually the quietest time for personal prayer or a look inside.

First Congregational Church on the National Register of Historic Places


First Congregational Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 75000078, added to the Register on January 23, 1975.

Read the official NPS nomination for First Congregational Church →

Your Sunday at First Congregational Church


Service window 10 AM–12 PM
Coffee after La Casa Grande · 879 ft

First Congregational Church by the numbers


164 Years of continuous worship since 1862
13 Google reviews to date
Romanesque architecture Architectural tradition
Lucas Bradley Architect

Questions and answers about First Congregational Church


What denomination is First Congregational Church?
This parish is part of the United Church of Christ tradition.
What are the service times at First Congregational Church?
Published hours: Wednesday 8 AM–12 PM, Thursday 8 AM–12 PM, Friday 8 AM–12 PM, Saturday Closed, Sunday 10 AM–12 PM, Monday 8 AM–12 PM, Tuesday 8 AM–12 PM
What is the phone number for First Congregational Church?
You can reach the parish at (608) 362-4821.
Where is First Congregational Church located?
The parish is located at 801 Bushnell St, Beloit, WI 53511.
When was First Congregational Church founded?
Founded in 1862.
Is First Congregational Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes — NRHP reference 75000078, added January 23, 1975.
How do visitors rate First Congregational Church?
4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 13 Google reviews.
What is the architecture of First Congregational Church?
First Congregational Church is a Romanesque architecture building, designed by Lucas Bradley.
Is First Congregational Church the official parish listing?
This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent First Congregational Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.

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Est. 1862 One of 162 United Church of Christ parishes in WI  ·  See the register →
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