This Andover is named for the Connecticut town, which in turn was named for the one in Massachusetts.  The town was nearly twice its present size when it was granted in 1761.  However, a ridge of highlands (including the aptly named Terrible Mountain) made it virtually impossible to get from one side of town to the other, so the western portion was made into the separate town of Weston in 1799. 

Today Andover is home to many artisans, small farms, and even a hot air balloon maker!

Town office: 802-875-2765 . Population: 495 . Sq. miles: 28.