Dover Hill, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dover Hill, Indiana
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Location in Martin County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Martin |
| Township | Center |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.78 sq mi (2.01 km2) |
| • Land | 0.78 sq mi (2.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 96 |
| • Density | 123.71/sq mi (47.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47581 (Shoals)
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-18550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583449 |
Dover Hill is a small community located in Martin County, Indiana, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, even though it's not an officially organized city or town. As of the 2020 census, about 96 people lived in Dover Hill.
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History
A Look Back in Time
Dover Hill had its own post office starting in 1846. This post office helped people send and receive mail for many years. It stayed open until 1906. People believe the community was probably named after Dover in England.
Geography
Where is Dover Hill Located?
Dover Hill is found right in the middle of Martin County. A road called Indiana Highway 450 runs through the community. If you travel south on this highway for about 4 miles, you will reach Shoals, which is the main town and county seat of Martin County. Going northeast for about 23 miles will take you to Bedford.
The community sits on a narrow ridge. This is like a long, raised piece of land. Water from this ridge flows into different creeks. These creeks include Dover Run, Pass Creek, Branch Run, and Beech Creek. All these creeks eventually flow into the East Fork of the White River. The White River itself passes about 1 mile east of Dover Hill.
Size of the Area
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Dover Hill census-designated place covers a total area of about 0.78 square miles (2.01 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.001 square miles (0.002 square kilometers), is water.
Demographics
Who Lives in Dover Hill?
The population of Dover Hill is counted during the U.S. Decennial Census.
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| 2020 | 96 | — | |
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As of the 2020 census, there were 96 people living in Dover Hill.
See also
In Spanish: Dover Hill (Indiana) para niños
