Andover, Illinois - a hidden treasure you must see, where Jenny Lind, the Swedish Nightingale, left a lasting legacy

Welcome

Andover, which celebrated its 185th+One birthday on June 5-6, 2021. is strategically located between the Quad-Cities (22 miles), Galesburg (28 miles), Geneseo (18 miles), and Kewanee (22 miles). Within this western Illinois area of over 400,000 persons, you will find the amenities usually only offered in large cities: shopping, educational opportunities, recreation, art, museums, healthcare facilities, and restaurants.

Served by Interstate 74 and IL Route 81, Andover is a community where some 600 persons live, work, raise a family, and retire. Old historic homes are blended with new homes and historic buildings as you travel in all four directions from the former colony square - now the beautiful ten-acre Andover Lake Park.

This brief video and these photos highlight Andover's tourist attractions.

2021 Events in Andover

Sunday, April 25, 4 pm – Virtual Founders Day Service, Jenny Lind Chapel

Saturday & Sunday, June 5 & 6 – Andover's June Festival – parade photos

Wednesday, December 1, 7:30 pm - Joy of Christmas with Augustana College - starts at Augustana Lutheran Church, followed by communion at candle-lit Jenny Lind Chapel

Saturday, December 4, 4:30-7:30 pm - Andover Christmas Walk

4:30-4:45 p.m. Andover Lake Park Gazebo

Tree Lighting Ceremony and Sing-a-long

5:00-7:00 p.m. Andover Village Hall

Soup supper and Christmas goodies

Holiday Craft Making

Face Painting for the Children

Christmas Card Making

Santa & Mrs. Claus handing out treats to the children

Silent Auction featuring a variety of Christmas items

Vendor Booths with Christmas Crafts and Goodies

5:30-7:00 p.m. Andover Lake Park

Tractor-pulled wagon rides (weather permitting)

Drop-off and pick-up by west pavilion

Stroll through the park to see the lighted Christmas displays

Drive around town to see the holiday decorations