History of Andover, Vermont, USA

1824 - Andover
ANDOVER, a post town in the south west part of Windsor county, is 20 miles south west from Windsor, 68 south from Montpelier, and 37 north east from Bennington, and lies in lat. 43° 17'. It is bounded north by Ludlow, east by Chester, south by Windham, and west by Weston, and contains about 18000 acres. The charter of Andover is dated Oct. 16, 1761, and was given to Nathaniel House and his associates. Weston was formerly a part of this town, and is included in the charter. It was set off and constituted a separate town, by the Legislature, Oct. 26, 1799. Shubal Geere and Amos Babcock came into this town about the year 1768, and made a beginning, but soon abandoned it. In 1776, Moses Warner, John Simons, John Simons, jr. Eli Pease, Jacob Pease, and James Keyes, emigrants from Enfield, Con. made the first permanent settlement. William, son of Shubal Geere, was the first child born in town. John Simons erected the first saw and grist mill about the year 1780. The town was organized in... Read MORE...

1839 - Andover
Andover, Vermont
Windsor county. Emigrants from Enfield, Ct., first made a permanent settlement in this town in 1776. It was organized, as a town, in 1781. It is a mountainous township. Markhum and Terrible mountains lie in the western part. The land is uneven, the soil is hard, and the town possesses but few water privileges. Population, 1830, 975. It lies 20 miles S.W. from Windsor, 37 N.E. from Bennington, and 68 S. from Montpelier. The number of sheep in this town is about 4,500.
The New England Gazetteer containing descriptions of all the states, counties and towns in New England: also descriptions of the principal mountains, rivers lakes, capes, bays, harbors, islands and fashionable resorts within that territory. By John Hayward, author of the Columbian Traveller, Religious Creeds, &c. &c. Boston: John Hayward. Boyd & White, Concord, N.H. 1839

1849 - Andover
Windsor Co. Emigrants from Enfield, Ct., first made a permanent settlement in this town, in 1776. It was organized, as a town, in 1781.

Markhum and Terrible Mountains lie in the western part. The land is uneven, the soil is hard, and the town possesses but few water privileges.

Boundaries. North by Ludlow, east by Chester, south by Windham, and west by Weston.

First Minister. A Baptist Church was organized Aug. 31, 1803. The Rev. Joel Manning was ordained over this church, Oct. 2, 1806.

Productions of the Soil. Wheat, 1,159 bushels ; Indian corn, 982 bushels ; potatoes, 5,050 bushels ; hay, 988 tons ; maple sugar, 1,255 pounds; wool, 9,000 pounds.

Distances. Twenty miles south-west from Windsor, sixty-eight south from Montpelier, and thirty-seven north-east from Bennington.
A gazetteer of Vermont... by John Hayward Boston - Tappan, Whittemore, and Mason 1849

1854 - Andover
ANDOVER, a post - township of Windsor county, Vermont, 68 miles S. by W. of Montpelier. Population, 275.
A New and Complete Gazetteer of the United States: Giving a Full and Comprehensive Review of the Present Condition, Industry, and Resources of the American Confederacy ... Thomas Baldwin (of Philadelphia.) Joseph Thomas January 1, 1854 Philadelphia : Lippincott, Grambo & Company 1854.

1895 - Andover
Andover, a post - township of Windsor co., Vt., about 28 miles S. by E. of Rutland. It has 2 churches and 2 lumber-mills. Pop. 588.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

Here's a list of places to go and things to do in and around Andover, Vermont:
Okemo Mountain Resort:
Okemo Mountain Resort is one of Vermont's premier ski destinations in the winter. But it's also worth visiting during the summer and fall months for hiking, mountain biking, and scenic chairlift rides.

The Adventure Zone at Okemo offers activities like mini-golf, ziplining, and a mountain coaster, making it a fun spot for families.

Hiking:
Andover and the surrounding area are home to some fantastic hiking trails. The nearby Okemo State Forest has a network of trails that lead to beautiful vistas, including the popular Healdville Trail to the fire tower on Okemo Mountain.
The Appalachian Trail also runs through this region, offering excellent opportunities for both short and long hikes.

Lowell Lake State Park:
Located just a short drive from Andover, Lowell Lake State Park is a serene spot for picnicking, fishing, canoeing, and hiking. The lake is surrounded by lush forests and is a great place to relax and enjoy nature.

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