Imagine a world without automobiles. Without electricity or central heating. Without indoor plumbing. The internet, cell phones and cable television were over a century away.
The history of Andover is colored by captivating characters who have enriched our town. Some like Abraham Marland, William Wood and John Dove have transcended time and remain relatively well-known;
From our very beginnings, Andover has been a town with a firm spiritual foundation. Anchored throughout town are the churches founded by past town fathers.
Although not a separate zip code, Ballardvale still retains a unique identity. Abbott Village, which at one time functioned much like Ballardvale, has been relegated to a distant memory.