Andover, Massachusetts, USA
1854 - Andover

Andover, a post-township of Essex county, Massachusetts, 21 miles N. from Boston, and 16 miles N. E. from Salem. The town ship extends to the Merrimack river on the N., and is intersected by several railroads. The situation of the village is elevated and pleasant. The streams in the vicinity afford excellent water-power, which is extensively employed in manufacturing. Flannels, linen, and shoe-thread are the principal articles. Andover is the seat of Phillips Academy, one of the oldest and best-endowed academical institutions in New England ; and of Andover Theological Seminary, founded in 1807. Phillips Academy was instituted in 1788, principally through the efforts of the Hon. Samuel and John Phillips, from whom it derives its name. It has a valuable chemical and philosophical apparatus, and libraries containing 2500 volumes. The buildings are on a range with those of the theological seminary, about 40 rods distant. The large income arising from the funds, amounting to about $60,000, enables the trustees to secure the services of distinguished teachers, and at the same time make but a moderate charge for tuition. The Andover Theological Seminary, under the direction of the Congregationalists, stands on a pleasant elevation, commanding a fine prospect. A president and live professors compose the faculty. Qualifications for entering are testimonials of a good character and a liberal education. The course of study requires three years. Tuition and room-rent are free to all, and additional aid is furnished to indigent students. Number of graduates up to 1852, low;. Number of students the same year, 87. Volumes in the library, 21,269. Besides these, Andover contains a number of other educational institutions, several churches, and a bank. A quarterly periodical, the Bibliotheca Sacra, is published in this place. Incorporated in 1640. Population in 1830, 4540; 1840, 5207; 1850, 6945.

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.

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