Andover in Tolland County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Andover

Photographed By Michael Herrick, October 7, 2022

1. Andover Marker

Inscription. Andover The first settlement was made in 1713 in the southeast part of the present town. Portions of Lebanon, Hebron, and Coventry joined to form the Ecclesiastical Society of Andover, which was recognized by the General Assembly in May, 1747.
Daniel Burnap, famous clock-maker, was born here in 1759. Major John Hutchinson Buell, native and resident of Andover, served throughout the Revolution and later in the Indian wars in Ohio.
Rochambeau's army of six thousand marched through Andover in 1781 to the siege of Yorktown in Virginia and camped here on their return trip the following year.
In 1848 the town was incorporated, the railroad came, and small industries prospered. Erected by the Town of Andover
the Andover American Revolution
Bicentennial Commission
the Connecticut Historical Commission
1976

Erected 1976 by Town of Andover, Andover American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, Connecticut Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1747.

Location. 41° 43.69′ N, 72° 22.07′ W. Marker is in Andover, Connecticut, in Tolland County.

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Marker is on School Road east of Hebron Road (Connecticut Route 136), on the left when traveling east. Located next to Andover Elementary School. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Andover CT 06232, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Andover Center (approx. 0.7 miles away); Meeting House Stepping Stone (approx. 0.7 miles away); Baptist Church Stepping Stone (approx. 0.7 miles away); Constitution Oak (approx. 0.7 miles away); Andover Vietnam Era Monument (approx. 0.7 miles away); Battlefield Cross (approx. 0.7 miles away); Andover World War II Korean War Monument (approx. 0.7 miles away); WWII Japanese 37 mm anti-tank cannon history (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Andover.

Also see . . .
1. Andover, Connecticut. (Submitted on October 13, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Andover, Connecticut (Wikipedia). (Submitted on October 13, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, October 7, 2022

2. Andover Marker

Photographed By Michael Herrick, October 7, 2022

3. Andover Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 13, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.