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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
The Ballard Vale United Church has voted to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church.
1 of 5 (Photo courtesy Phillips Academy archives) Josh Miner founded Outward Bound on the Phillips Academy campus in 1961 Phillips Academy archives (Photo courtesy Andover Center for History & Culture) The November Club was the first such club built for women only. Andover Center for History & Cul (Photo courtesy Andover Center for History & Culture) Whipple File Co. held 32 patents on file manufacturing. Andover Center for History & Cul (Photo courtesy Andover Center for History & Culture) The old Essex Street Post Office in Andover. Andover Center f...