HISTORY1www.swanseachamber.org1www.swanseachamber.orgCommunityLink.com 1 8004555600productionproduction manager MATT PRICEdirector of media & content DIANA VAUGHNcopywriting STEVEN D. PUCKETTcopy editor CHRISTINA REESEproofreader WELCOME2 Swansea Chamber of CommerceWhile many think of Swansea, Illinois,as a small bedroom community ofSt. Louis, nothing could be furtherfrom the truth. The village has experienceda surge in growthHISTORY3www.swanseachamber.orgA Rich Past,aPromisingFutureOn Dec. 16, 1886, a group of 35 residents voted to form their own community, which they named “NewSwansea.” The municipality was officiallyinc4 Swansea Chamber of CommerceMaintaining a smalltown feel alongwith the vitality of a major metropolitan community, Swansea is conveniently located on State Highways 159and 161, not far from 159’s int5www.swanseachamber.orgA Historyof HonorScott Field was established on June 14, 1917. It is named afterCorporal Frank Scott, the first enlisted person to be killed in anaviation crash. It is the only
HISTORY1www.swanseachamber.org1www.swanseachamber.orgCommunityLink.com 1 8004555600productionproduction manager MATT PRICEdirector of media & content DIANA VAUGHNcopywriting STEVEN D. PUCKETTcopy editor CHRISTINA REESEproofreader
WELCOME2 Swansea Chamber of CommerceWhile many think of Swansea, Illinois,as a small bedroom community ofSt. Louis, nothing could be furtherfrom the truth. The village has experienceda surge in growth
HISTORY3www.swanseachamber.orgA Rich Past,aPromisingFutureOn Dec. 16, 1886, a group of 35 residents voted to form their own community, which they named “NewSwansea.” The municipality was officiallyinc
4 Swansea Chamber of CommerceMaintaining a smalltown feel alongwith the vitality of a major metropolitan community, Swansea is conveniently located on State Highways 159and 161, not far from 159’s int
5www.swanseachamber.orgA Historyof HonorScott Field was established on June 14, 1917. It is named afterCorporal Frank Scott, the first enlisted person to be killed in anaviation crash. It is the only
6 Swansea Chamber of CommerceThe benefits of Swansea’s wide varietyof homes and its small, localized government — in the midst of a major metropolitan area — add up to great things forresidents and bu
The village of Swansea is one of the fastestgrowing communities in southwestern Illinois.It is predominantly a residential community, with commercial developments sproutingup along State Highway 159,
8 Swansea Chamber of CommerceCOMMERCEINCOME IN 1999Income .............................................................................................Number .............................PercentLess t
9www.swanseachamber.orgNumerous educational opportunities areavailable in the Swansea area throughelementary and secondary publicschool districts, private schools, and colleges and universities.Elemen
10 Swansea Chamber of CommerceHigh SchoolsBelleville Township High School District 201 —East and West CampusesTwo public high school facilities, bothrichintradition,serveBellevilleareastudentsin grade
11www.swanseachamber.orgblock, and the new building now containsadministrative offices and the drama/theaterdepartment. The expanded space will alsoallow the school to keep ceremonies, such asgraduati
12 Swansea Chamber of CommerceGOVERNMENTDedicationand Service12 Swansea Chamber of CommerceDedicationand ServiceDedicationand ServiceDedicationThe term “village” has nothing to do withsize and everyth
13www.swanseachamber.orgProfessional health care services aboundin Swansea. As the metro area continuesto expand, this area is at the forefront ofmeeting patients’ needs in everything fromdental care
14 Swansea Chamber of CommerceBuilding provides an UrgiCare Center, physical therapy, and radiology and imaging services. This additional facility, along with twocare facilities in Mascoutah and O’Fal
15www.swanseachamber.orgThe village of Swansea boasts both avarieduse and nature park available tovillage residents interested in activitiesincluding everything from roller hockeyto fishing. Also, the
16 Swansea Chamber of CommerceFaith is an important part of everydaylife in the village of Swansea. Withinthe village and surrounding area, everyresident and visitor is sure to find a welcoming congre
17www.swanseachamber.orgIndex of AdvertisersINDEX OF ADVERTISERS????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
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