Andover, NJ

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- 644 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Andover Borough is a tiny, historic community in Sussex County centered around a classic stretch of Main Street along Route 206. While its history dates back to eighteenth-century iron forges, today the borough is best known for its vintage and antique shops, local eateries, and quiet residential side streets. At just over a square mile, it has the feel of a compact country village where daily errands and favorite local stops are never more than a couple of minutes away.
Living in Andover Borough means having scenic northwest New Jersey right out your front door, with nearby lakes, farmland, and state parks just down the road. Local children attend Florence M. Burd Elementary and Long Pond Middle School before moving on to Newton High School in neighboring Newton. It is a quiet, down-to-earth Sussex County town that offers a relaxed pace of life, friendly neighbors, and easy access to both nature and everyday essentials.
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