The Town
of Swanzey is in the Monadnock region of
Cheshire County, set in the southwestern portion of
the state. Swanzey borders five other towns, including
the largest city in our county, Keene. Swanzey is
the second largest town in Cheshire County and is
a growing community with a population of approximately
7,300 residents.
Swanzey covers over 45 square miles
and has a charming blend of rural, residential, farm,
commercial and historic areas. Scattered throughout
the beautiful countryside of Swanzey are four historic
covered bridges. The Town of Swanzey has two elementary
schools that serve over 700, K-6 grade, students and
is also home to one of the largest regional Jr/Sr
High Schools in New Hampshire, Monadnock Regional
Jr/Sr High School. This school has over 1,300 students
serving eight different communities.
The town is also home of the
Cheshire Fair, which attracts numerous visitors
to the dozens of major events held at the fairgrounds
annually. The Keene, Dillant-Hopkins Airport, is also
located in the Town of Swanzey. Routes 10, 12 and
32 dissect the Town of Swanzey and not only act as
a commuter route from eastern Massachusetts to Vermont
and Western New Hampshire, but also as a shortcut
for Vermont-bound skiers and weekenders. Tens of thousands
of vehicles travel on these routes through Swanzey
on a daily basis.
Swanzey is situated in close proximity
to two college campuses, Keene State College and Franklin
Pierce College. The residents of the Town of Swanzey
enjoy a quality of life that has drawn many visitors
to the area.
