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Dover Hill, Indiana
Location in Martin County, Indiana
Location in Martin County, Indiana
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)
 • 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)
Area code(s) 812, 930
FIPS code 18-18550
GNIS feature ID 2583449

Dover Hill is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Center Township, Martin County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 96.

History

A post office was established at Dover Hill in 1846 and remained in operation until 1906. The community was likely named after Dover in England.

Geography

Dover Hill is located in central Martin County with Indiana Highway 450 running through the town. The highway leads south 4 miles (6 km) to Shoals, the county seat, and northeast 23 miles (37 km) to Bedford. The town sits atop a narrow ridge that drains north to Dover Run and Pass Creek, and south to Branch Run and Beech Creek. Both creeks are tributaries of the East Fork of the White River, which passes 1 mile (1.6 km) east of the town.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Dover Hill CDP has a total area of 0.78 square miles (2.02 km2), of which 0.001 square miles (0.00 km2), or 0.13%, are water.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 96
U.S. Decennial Census

See also

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