Dover, Ohio facts for kids
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Dover, Ohio
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West Third Street in downtown Dover in 2006
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Location of Dover in Tuscarawas County
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 Dover, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Dover, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Tuscarawas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.90 sq mi (15.28 km2) |
| • Land | 5.79 sq mi (15.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 13,112 |
| • Estimate
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12,985 |
| • Density | 2,263.03/sq mi (873.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44622
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| Area code | 330 |
| FIPS code | 39-22456 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394554 |
| Website | http://www.doverohio.com/ |
Dover is a city in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States. It is located along the Tuscarawas River. In 2020, about 13,112 people lived there. Dover is part of the New Philadelphia–Dover area. It is about 68 miles south of Cleveland and is right next to New Philadelphia.
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History of Dover, Ohio
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Dover was first called Canal Dover. This was because it was built along the Ohio and Erie Canal. The land for the city was first mapped out in 1807. Christian Deardorff and Jesse Slingluff are known as the people who started the city.
The first post office in Dover opened in 1815. Canal Dover officially became a village in 1842. It then became a city in 1903. On February 12, 1916, the city officially changed its name to Dover.
Geography of Dover
Dover is located along the Tuscarawas River. It is also near where Sugar Creek flows into the river.
The city covers a total area of about 5.90 square miles (15.28 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 5.79 square miles (15.01 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.10 square miles (0.27 square kilometers), is water.
Dover's Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 598 | — | |
| 1860 | 1,343 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,593 | 18.6% | |
| 1880 | 2,208 | 38.6% | |
| 1890 | 3,470 | 57.2% | |
| 1900 | 5,422 | 56.3% | |
| 1910 | 6,621 | 22.1% | |
| 1920 | 8,101 | 22.4% | |
| 1930 | 9,716 | 19.9% | |
| 1940 | 9,691 | −0.3% | |
| 1950 | 9,852 | 1.7% | |
| 1960 | 11,300 | 14.7% | |
| 1970 | 11,516 | 1.9% | |
| 1980 | 11,500 | −0.1% | |
| 1990 | 11,329 | −1.5% | |
| 2000 | 12,210 | 7.8% | |
| 2010 | 12,826 | 5.0% | |
| 2020 | 13,112 | 2.2% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 12,985 | 1.2% | |
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In 2010, there were 12,826 people living in Dover. There were 5,181 homes, and 3,297 families. The city had about 2,254 people per square mile.
Most people living in Dover were White (94.1%). About 4.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was 42.9 years old. About 22.3% of the people were under 18 years old. Also, 22% were 65 years or older.
Arts and Culture in Dover
Dover is very close to New Philadelphia. These two cities are often called "twin cities."
Each year, the "Crimson Tornadoes" from Dover High School play football against their rivals, the "Quakers" from New Philadelphia. This football game has been played for over 100 years. It is the fourth longest-running football rivalry in the state of Ohio.
Education in Dover
Children in Dover go to schools in the Dover City School District. The schools that serve the city are:
- South Elementary School – for grades PK-1
- East Elementary School – for grades 2-3
- Dover Avenue Elementary School – for grades 4-5
- Dover Middle School – for grades 6-8
- Dover High School – for grades 9-12
Famous People from Dover
Many notable people have come from Dover, Ohio. Here are a few:
- Hunter Armstrong, an Olympic swimmer who won a gold medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
- Elwyn Berlekamp, a famous mathematician.
- James R. Black, an actor and former National Football League player.
- Frank Ellwood, a former head football coach for colleges.
- Percival "Perci" Garner, III, a Major League Baseball player.
- Vic Gilliam, a member of the Oregon House of Representatives and an actor.
- Ernie Godfrey, a college football coach in the College Football Hall of Fame.
- Theophil Hildebrandt, another famous mathematician.
- Joseph C. Hisrich, an educator and politician.
- Monty Hunter, a former National Football League player.
- Frank "Doc" Kelker, a college football All-American.
- Al Landis, a member of the Ohio House of Representatives.
- Al Mays, a 19th-century Major League Baseball pitcher.
- Ray Mears, a college basketball coach.
- Elliott Nugent, a playwright, producer, and actor.
- Chris Penso, a Major League Soccer referee.
- Bob Peterson, an animator and director at Pixar.
- William Quantrill, a guerrilla fighter during the American Civil War.
- Trevor J. Rees, a former college football coach and athletic director.
- Allan Sayre, a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives.
- Zack Space, a former member of the United States House of Representatives.
- Herald F. Stout, a brave admiral in the United States Navy during World War II.
- Al Veigel, a former Major League Baseball player.
- Stan White, a former National Football League player.
- Jeremiah Williamson, an important clergyman in the Episcopal Church.
- Johnny Wilson, a former National Football League player.
See also
In Spanish: Dover (Ohio) para niños
