Dover, Ohio
Dover is a city of 13,053 people in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, founded in 1806.
Why visit Dover
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 17 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Jeremiah Reeves House and Carriage House, Tuscarawas County Courthouse and Union Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Dover
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Dover
Dover is a city in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States, along the Tuscarawas River. The population was 13,112 at the 2020 census. It is a principal city of the New Philadelphia–Dover micropolitan area, approximately 68 miles (109 km) south of Cleveland and borders the city of New Philadelphia.
From the Wikipedia article Dover, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
Jeremiah Reeves House and Carriage House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Dover, OH, listed on the NRHP in Ohio
Tuscarawas County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Local government building in the United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
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Restaurants and cafes17
Shenanigans
Bar and pub · 0.9 mi
704 East Avenue, Dover
Tu-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-02:30; Su 11:00-20:00
Papa John's
Fast food · Pizza · 2.2 mi
1315 4th Street Northwest, New Philadelphia
Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00
5 more on the map.
Where to stay2
History
Originally named Canal Dover due to its location and origins along the Ohio and Erie Canal, the land was platted in 1807, with Christian Deardorff and Jesse Slingluff recognized as the founders. Beginning in 1815, the post office first began operation. Canal Dover incorporated as a village in 1842 and became a city under the Ohio municipal code of 1903. On February 12, 1916, the city officially changed its name to Dover.
From the History section of Dover, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship21
Saint Marks African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal Zion · 0.7 mi
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries20
Quaker Digital Academy
School · 4.0 mi
400 Mill Ave Se Suite 901, New Philadelphia
Quaker Preparatory Academy
School · 4.0 mi
400 Mill Ave Se Ste 901, New Philadelphia
West Elementary Pre School
School · 2.7 mi
232 Tuscarawas Ave Nw, New Philadelphia
Healthcare3
Map of Dover
80 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 20°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 20°F | 2.5 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 28°F | 3.3 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 37°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 72°F | 48°F | 4.2 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 57°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 3.9 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 59°F | 3.9 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 52°F | 3.4 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 41°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 32°F | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 25°F | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for New Philadelphia (4 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
Tuscarawas County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2008-10-24: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2005-02-15: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Harry Clever Field (PHD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- New Philadelphia 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Massillon 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Canton 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- North Canton 24 mi north, about 39 min by car
- Coshocton 27 mi southwest, about 43 min by car
- Green 29 mi north, about 47 min by car
- New Franklin 30 mi north, about 48 min by car
- Wooster 31 mi northwest, about 50 min by car
- Alliance 32 mi northeast, about 52 min by car
- Barberton 34 mi north, about 54 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 Ohio, Tim Kiser ( w:User:Malepheasant ), CC BY-SA 2.5
- St. Joseph Church - Dover, Ohio 2012-07-22, Roseohioresident, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Joseph Church - Dover, Ohio 2012-07-22 (cropped), Roseohioresident, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dover High School (Dover, Ohio) 2017 08 20, Roseohioresident, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jeremiah Reeves Home Dover OH 2010 09 03, Roseohioresident, Public domain
- Tuscarawas County Courthouse, Tim Kiser ( w:User:Malepheasant ), CC BY-SA 2.5
- Katherine Cooper House, Roseohioresident, Public domain
- Dr. Joseph Slingluff House, Roseohioresident, Public domain
- Christian H. Rinderknecht House, Roseohioresident, Public domain
- John Deis House, Roseohioresident, Public domain
- Frederick Bernhard House, Roseohioresident, Public domain
- Russell and Company The Boss, Roseohioresident, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Baker 19 - 65, Roseohioresident, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John Deere 520 (08 2017), Roseohioresident, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Baker 21 - 75, Roseohioresident, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Baker 19 - 65 front, Roseohioresident, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NP Aerial 9-10-24, GrantGursky, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Johnson Site II, Roseohioresident, Public domain
- Parral Ohio Wooster Ave & Wagner St, Roseohioresident, CC BY-SA 4.0
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