Andover’s Concord Stagecoach (formerly owned by the Lion’s Club) is a rare example of the original public transportation that was essential for America’s growth. 

A bit of History: In Andover, the Concord Stagecoach was used for public transportation to and from distant locations up to the time when the Northern Railroad was completed through the Andover valley in 1847. Thereafter, the Concord Stagecoach continued in use for shorter distances from the Railroad Station to nearby destinations including New London, Elkins, Wilmot, and the Winslow House on Mount Kearsarge.

Because of its location at the junction of roads in all directions, Potter Place became the most active of the four railroad stops in Andover with a concentration of services for trains, stagecoach connections, passengers and freight transfers.

In keeping with the bustling history of the 1800’s and the early 1900‘s, the coach building for public viewing will be located on the Andover Historical Society’s (AHS) campus in Potter Place.  The society is soliciting bids from local contractors to erect a storage and display building.

To fund this project the AHS is seeking donations through the summer with plans to start the project as soon as possible.  Please send donations to the AHS, PO Box 167, Andover, NH, 03216