A compact Sussex County borough shaped by iron-working history, Antique Row, local parks and the Sussex Branch Trail.
Andover Borough is a compact Sussex County community centered on Main Street, historic iron-working sites and a long-established antique-shopping district. The borough is distinct from surrounding Andover Township even though both use the Andover name and the 07821 mailing area.
William Allen and Joseph Turner developed iron operations here in the 1760s. During the Revolutionary War, the works became strategically important and were taken under Continental control after the owners were treated as Loyalists.
Historic structures on Main Street and Grist Mill Lane preserve the borough’s early industrial story and form part of the Andover Borough Historic District.
Andover’s Main Street remains a destination for antiques, vintage goods, lighting, home décor and resale shopping, with several active stores clustered within a short stretch.
The former railroad corridor now supports walking, cycling, horseback riding and cross-country skiing and runs directly through the borough.
The borough’s main active-recreation complex includes ball fields, basketball, soccer space, playground facilities and the senior/community center.
A passive neighborhood park with a pavilion and wide sunset views.
A small passive park with a gazebo near the Brighton Avenue / Route 206 area.
Andover Borough and Andover Township share the Andover Regional School District.
Early-elementary school serving preschool through grade 4.
Middle-grade school serving grades 5–8.
Andover Borough high-school students attend Newton High School through the regional sending/receiving arrangement.
Municipal information, meeting schedules, notices, departments and resident resources are available through the borough’s official website.
Current municipal, park, school and community information checked in September 2026 against the Borough of Andover, Andover Regional School District and Newton Public Schools.
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