Having an identity is important to people, and this is never more true than for the folks in Ballardvale. Though historically Andover has had several acknowledged villages and communities –
Andover was originally settled in 1636 under the Native American name of Cochichawicke, a local waterway. Our community was incorporated in 1646 as the Town of Andover, named after a
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(Photo courtesy Phillips Academy archives) Josh Miner founded Outward Bound on the Phillips Academy campus in 1961
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(Photo courtesy Andover Center for History & Culture) The November Club was the first such club built for women only.
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(Photo courtesy Andover Center for History & Culture)Â Whipple File Co. held 32 patents on file manufacturing.
Andover Center for History & Cul
(Photo courtesy Andover Center for History & Culture)Â The old Essex Street Post Office in Andover.
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(Photo courtesy Andover Center for History & Culture) Tyer Rubber Co. developed the first white rubber, called compo, using an additive that turned the rubber white.