Honors and Memorials
In 2007, governor Deval Patrick hung Andrew's portrait over the fireplace in his office, calling him an inspiration.
John A. Andrew St., in the Jamaica Plain section of Boston, is named in his honor, and his name is one of four on the Soldier's Memorial in the same community.
John Andrew Hospital in Tuskegee, Alabama is named for him.
Andrew Square in South Boston and the associated MBTA Red Line subway station Andrew Station.
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