Near McNabb in Putnam County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

John Swaney School

1906

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, December 31, 2022

1. John Swaney School Marker

Inscription. [Top plaque] In memory of John and Sarah Swaney, pioneers of this community whose generosity made this school possible. Class of 1910

[Bottom plaque] Site of first consolidated grade and high school formed in Illinois – built 1906-7

In 1906 the one room school districts of Clear Creek, Center and Mathis voted to form the Consolidated District No. 532. A three-story brick building was erected housing eight elementary grades and four years of high school. A four year high school course of study was offered, fully accredited for entrance into our state university. Capt. John Swaney donated the 24 acre campus and the school was named after him. The Swaney Alumni Association erected this marker – 1978

Erected 1978 by The Swaney Alumni Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 41° 9.216′ N, 89° 13.098′ W. Marker is near McNabb, Illinois, in Putnam County. Marker is on County Road 350 North, 0.1 miles east of Swaney Road/County Road 1295 East, on the right when traveling east. Marker is on the Putnam County Junior High School campus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13183 N 350th Ave, Mc Nabb IL 61335, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of the first Clear Creek Friends Meeting House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Harrison School (approx. 7½ miles away); The Granville Convention (approx. 7.8 miles away); The Buel Institute (approx. 7.8 miles away); Henry (Illinois) Honor Roll (approx. 7.8 miles away); Abandon Ship (approx. 7.8 miles away); Still on Patrol (approx. 7.8 miles away); John P. Cromwell Memorial (approx. 7.8 miles away).

Also see . . . (McNabb) Swaney High School "Pirates". History, photographs and athletic accomplishments of the former school. (Illinois High School Glory Days) (Submitted on January 8, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, December 31, 2022

2. John Swaney School Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 138 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 8, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.