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The reason that North Andover has the nickname Turkey Town is not known, although there are several explanations for the designation:
#1 There were many turkey farms in North Andover
#2 Wild turkeys were once plentiful in North Andover. (Wild turkeys were reintroduced in 1972.  They had disappeared before then.)
#3 While transporting a shipment of turkeys on Main Street, the turkeys go loose and were seen running through the downtown area.


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*Eagle Tribune, November 27, 2002, pages 1 and 2


In 1920, The Boston Missionary Society in partnership with F.H. Foster of Andover founded and operated a summer camp on Pomp's Pond with the mission of providing outdoor recreational opportunities for city children.


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--[[User:Eleanor|Eleanor]] 13:29, January 15, 2008 (EST)
[https://answers.mhl.org/images/c/c8/CampAndoverBostonGlobe.pdf Boston Boys and Girls Club in Andover Open Air Life Enjoyed on the Shores of Pomp's Pond Under City Missionary Society's Guidance]
 
 
 
--[[User:Stephanie|Stephanie]] 6:51 January 14, 2021 (EDT)


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In 1920, The Boston Missionary Society in partnership with F.H. Foster of Andover founded and operated a summer camp on Pomp's Pond with the mission of providing outdoor recreational opportunities for city children.


Boston Boys and Girls Club in Andover Open Air Life Enjoyed on the Shores of Pomp's Pond Under City Missionary Society's Guidance


--Stephanie 6:51 January 14, 2021 (EDT)

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