Andover, nestled in the folded foothills of Mount Kearsarge and Ragged Mountain, is a town that values its heritage while it looks to the future. It is home to skilled building tradesmen, artists and artisans, sophisticated industrial machining, a prep school of national repute, and people of many other abilities. It is graced by two lakes, several 'great ponds,' and the Blackwater River, the state's only 'Class A' river, and is close to summer and winter sports.

First settled in 1751, Andover was incorporated in 1779 and now numbers about 2,300 in three village concentrations among 40 square miles of forest. Andover lies 90 miles north of Boston and 25 miles northwest of Concord. Our people work both locally and by commuting as far as Laconia, Lebanon, Manchester, and even Boston. Our high schoolers attend Merrimack Valley High School in Penacook, Bishop Brady High School in Concord, and Proctor Academy here in Andover. Our people can cook you a meal, build you a house, teach your children, manage your business... you name it, Andover likely has someone who can do it!

This page is here to help both visitors and residents learn more about Andover. If none of the main sections listed above is what you looking for, please try an approximation.

This site was created through the generous efforts of Proctor Academy alumnus Nate Laffan of Canaan, was recently updated and completed by the professional services of Blake Janelle (Blake Janelle Web Design and Development) of Madbury, and is funded by the town of Andover.

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