The voyage was a long and sometimes dangerous one from Brechin, Scotland to Andover. In the early 1800s, sailing ships took about six weeks to cross the Atlantic. With adverse
Editor’s Note: This story was originally published July 28, 2011. Monthly, during the celebration of Andover’s 375th year, we honor Don Robb and his stories.
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.