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Population: 15,411 The town of Swansea, Massachusetts, was where King Phillip's war of 1675 began. Most of the town buildings were destroyed by Indians. After the war, stores, cotton mills, and yarn mills were a big part of Swansea. It is also a rural community. Most of the economy comes from their large agricultural capacity. There is still a lot of open farm land today. In the town center, there is an eye-catching Town Hall and Library. Also in the town center is Christ Church, the home for Harvest Fair which is every Fall.
Mt. Hope Bay, in Swansea, is the location for Bluffs Community Center. They provide an assortment of activities for the residents of Swansea. Some of them include outdoor concerts and dances. Swansea residents are actively involved in the community. They operate under the town meeting form which gives them a chance to stay involved in the town politics. They also have many civic and historical groups that are active there. Swansea has a local shopping mall. It is a very popular location for residents and visitors. The school system is one of the best while remaining on the cutting edge. Swansea is an excellent location to see some of the old New England flavor but still have modern conveniences.
