Today’s Andover Stories column, Poor Wagon Shop became underground stop, ‘casino’, has a somewhat cryptic headline that leads into a fascinating story about the Poor Wagon Shop, the Underground Railroad, and William Wood. Written by Historical Society Board member Don Robb, the story tells how Joseph Poor helped people escape from slavery. Hundreds of slaves were helped along the Underground Railroad by Andoverites. Follow the link to the Andover Townsman Online to ready the full story and learn about this important slice of Andover history — and find out how a casino fits into the story!
The Poor Wagon Shop as it appeared in the mid-19th century.
