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Dover, Delaware
Dover is a city of 39,837 people in Kent County, Delaware, founded in 1683.
Why visit Dover
Townapedia lists 55 museums and landmarks, 68 parks and trails, 130 places to eat, 25 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC, Lancaster County Farmers Market, Woodburn: Governor's House and Brecknock.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Dover
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Dover
Dover is the capital and the second-most populous city of the U.S. state of Delaware, after Wilmington. It is also the county seat of Kent County and the principal city of the Dover metropolitan statistical area, which encompasses all of Kent County and is part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. It is located on the St. Jones River in the Delaware River coastal plain. It was named by William Penn for Dover in Kent, England (for which Kent County is named).
From the Wikipedia article Dover, Delaware (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Lancaster County Farmers Market
Farm and orchard · 0.6 mi
544 South New Street
Tu, Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa 07:00-15:00
Super Cichlids Inc
Zoo and aquarium · 1.4 mi
1055 Barl Court, Dover
Museums and landmarks55
Woodburn: Governor's House
Museum
"Tours of Woodburn are available by appointment Monday through Friday, as the schedule allows. On the First Saturday of each month,...
151 Kings Highway Southwest, Dover
Mo-Fr 08:30-16:00 "by appointment"; Sa[1] 10:00-13:00
Brecknock
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Building in Delaware, United States
Old Stone Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Building in Delaware, United States
Main Street, Little Creek
Alexander Laws House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
House in Leipsic, Delaware
Bradford-Loockerman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Dover, Delaware, NRHP-listed
Camden Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in Delaware, United States
Delaware Governor's Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Official residence of the Governor of Delaware and the governor's family
Dover Green Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic district in Dover, Delaware, United States
Durham-Shores House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Delaware, United States
Eden Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Building in Delaware, United States
Elizabeth Stubbs House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Little Creek, Kent County, Delaware, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
43 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds68
Cherbourg Round Barn
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Park in Delaware, United States of America, United States of America
Fork Branch Nature Preserve
Hiking and trails · 3.2 mi
Nature Preserve Park with 1 Mile long, at grade stone trail. Wooden footbridges, multiple informational signboards. Handicap accessible...
2402 Kenton Road, Dover
sunrise-sunset
The Old State House (First State Heritage Park)
Park
The Old State House Division of Historical & Cultural Affairs
Constitution Park (First State Heritage Park)
Park
Small pocket park with a statue shaped like a cube with the constitution written on it.
56 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes130
African Fusion Restaurant
Restaurant · African · 4.1 mi
4200 North Dupont Highway
Th-Sa 11:30-20:30; Su 09:00-18:00
Crab Du Jour
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.7 mi
889 North Dupont Highway
Su-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr 11:00-22:30; Sa 11:00-21:30
Friday's
Diner · American · 0.4 mi
222 South Dupont Highway, Dover
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00
LongHorn Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.0 mi
505 North Dupont Highway, Dover
11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
Mama Mia Pizza and Grill
Restaurant · Pizza · 4.0 mi
4105 North Dupont Highway
Mo-Th 10:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:30; Su 10:30-21:30
Olive Garden
Restaurant · Italian · 0.7 mi
263 North Dupont Highway, Dover
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 2.9 mi
1574 North Dupont Highway, Dover
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Pizza Time
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.3 mi
1255 South State Street
Mo-Th 11:00-00:00; Su 12:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00
118 more on the map.
History
Dover was founded as the court town for newly established Kent County in 1683 by William Penn, the proprietor of the territory generally known as the "Lower Counties on the Delaware." Later, in 1717, the city was officially laid out by a special commission of the Delaware General Assembly. The capital of the state of Delaware was moved here from New Castle in 1777 because of its central location and relative safety from British raiders on the Delaware River. Because of an act passed in October 1779, the assembly elected to meet at any place in the state they saw fit, meeting successively in Wilmington, Lewes, Dover, New Castle, and Lewes again, until it finally settled down permanently in Dover in October 1781. The city's central square, known as The Green, was the location of many rallies, troop reviews, and other patriotic events. To this day, The Green remains the heart of Dover's historic district and is the location of the Delaware Supreme Court and the Kent County Courthouse.
Dover was most famously the home of Caesar Rodney, the popular wartime leader of Delaware during the American Revolution. He is known to have been buried outside Dover, but the precise location of his grave is unknown. A cenotaph in his honor is erected in the cemetery of the Christ Episcopal Church near The Green in Dover.
From the History section of Dover, Delaware on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay25
Churches and places of worship25
Little Creek Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Camden Friends Meetinghouse
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Christ Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Star Hill AME Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Christ Memorial Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 3.0 mi
1160 East Lebanon Road, Dover
Emanual Pentecostal Church
Church · Pentecostal · 3.3 mi
145 Center Street, Camden
Shopping25
Gas and EV charging27
Schools, colleges and libraries48
Early College School At Del State
School · 2.8 mi
1570 North Dupont Highway, Dover
Healthcare14
Map of Dover
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 28°F | 3.4 in | 4.1 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 29°F | 3.1 in | 5.9 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 35°F | 4.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 45°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 64°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 69°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 67°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 61°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 50°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 39°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 32°F | 4.0 in | 2.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Dover Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Kent County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-05-29: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-10-02: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-11-16: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dover Air Force Base (DOV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Smyrna 10 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Milford 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Middletown 22 mi northwest, about 36 min by car
- Bear 33 mi north, about 53 min by car
- Glasgow 33 mi north, about 53 min by car
- Brookside 36 mi north, about 58 min by car
- Newark 38 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Wilmington 40 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Pike Creek Valley 40 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Hockessin 44 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Dover Delaware, Tim Kiser ( w:User:Malepheasant ), CC BY-SA 2.5
- Woodburn (Delaware Governor’s Mansion), Kings Highway, Dover, DE, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Woodburn (Delaware Governor’s Mansion), Kings Highway, Dover, DE - 54435432425, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Woodburn (Delaware Governor’s Mansion), Kings Highway, Dover, DE - 54435062741, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Woodburn (Delaware Governor’s Mansion), Kings Highway, Dover, DE - 54434204912, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2022-07-20 08 38 00 Large Ginkgo along Kings Highway at Pennsylvania Avenue in Dover, Kent County, Delaware, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hall House, Kings Highway, Dover, DE - 54434204727, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hall House, Kings Highway, Dover, DE - 54434204757, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Woodburn (Delaware Governor’s Mansion), Kings Highway, Dover, DE - 54435310643, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Woodburn (Delaware Governor’s Mansion), Kings Highway, Dover, DE - 54435062561, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2022-07-20 08 38 54 Bark on a large Ginkgo along Kings Highway at Pennsylvania Avenue in Dover, Kent County, Delaware, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hall House, Kings Highway, Dover, DE, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hall House, Kings Highway, Dover, DE - 54435432195, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2022-07-20 08 38 41 Bark on a large Ginkgo along Kings Highway at Pennsylvania Avenue in Dover, Kent County, Delaware, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Woodburn (Delaware Governor’s Mansion), Kings Highway, Dover, DE - 54435311073, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Woodburn (Delaware Governor’s Mansion), Kings Highway, Dover, DE - 54435253514, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Nathaniel B. Smithers House (Governors Club), Kings Highway and American Avenue, Dover, DE - 54435432460, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Nathaniel B. Smithers House (Governors Club), Kings Highway and American Avenue, Dover, DE - 54435432410, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Woodburn (Delaware Governor’s Mansion), Kings Highway, Dover, DE - 54435432375, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kings Highway and Division Street, Dover, DE - 54434204787, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Nathaniel B. Smithers House (Governors Club), Kings Highway and American Avenue, Dover, DE - 54435063211, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Division Street and Kings Highway, Dover, DE - 54435252999, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Nathaniel B. Smithers House (Governors Club), Kings Highway and American Avenue, Dover, DE (54434205222), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Nathaniel B. Smithers House (Governors Club), Kings Highway and American Avenue, Dover, DE - 54435253579, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Nathaniel B. Smithers House (Governors Club), Kings Highway and American Avenue, Dover, DE, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Division Street and Kings Highway, Dover, DE, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kings Highway and Division Street, Dover, DE, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kings Highway and Division Street, Dover, DE - 54435252984, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kings Highway, Dover, DE, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kings Highway, Dover, DE - 54435432815, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Richardson and Robbins Factory, Kings Highway and American Avenue, Dover, DE - 54435311563, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Richardson and Robbins Factory, Kings Highway and American Avenue, Dover, DE, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Richardson and Robbins Office Building, Kings Highway and American Avenue, Dover, DE, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Richardson and Robbins Office Building, Kings Highway and American Avenue, Dover, DE - 54435063461, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Post Office, Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE - 54434210267, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Post Office, Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE - 54434210207, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Post Office, Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE - 54435068326, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Post Office, Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE (54435068171), Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dover City Hall, Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dover City Hall, Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE - 54434209792, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
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