Franklin Academy

In 1799, Jonathan Stevens gave land in order to build the North Parish Free School. The school, constructed on what is now Academy Road, was incorporated in 1801 as a privately endowed school. The building was located on a hill north of the meeting house on a road in the North Parish now known as Academy Road. In 1803, the name was changed to Franklin Academy. The Academy was the first school in Massachusetts to admit girls. Simeon Putnam was principal from 1817 until 1833 when he died. In 1853, the end came for the school as more public schools were available.

See

• "Three prestigious Andover schools become one," Andover Townsman, December 20, 2012, page 10.
• Andover Symbol of New England by Claude 975.45 Fuess, pages 224-226.

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