About Dover
Dover, OH is a close-knit town located in eastern Ohio, home to 12,946 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Dover holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.79 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,236 residents per square mile.
📰 Dover News Today
- Dover, New Philadelphia high school football photos from recent seasons Times Reporter · Aug 17
- Leslie Duane Deibel Obituary (2026) - Dover, OH - Geib Funeral Center & Crematory - Dover Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Robert F. Schenk Obituary Aug 10, 2026 tolandherzig.com · Aug 10
- Joseph Lee Troyer Obituary Jul 13, 2026 Geib Funeral Homes and Crematories · Jul 13
- Dover Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 25
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Dover Unique
- One of 16 places in the US named Dover — but the Ohio one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 12,946.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Dover
- Bob Evans — american
- Shoney's — american
- Taqueria Lopez
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Warther Museum · Museum
- Auman Museum of Radio & TV · Museum
- Norma Johnson Center · Attraction
- Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Dover
- Kimble Trail reviews ★
- Norma Johnson Center Hiking Trails North reviews ★
- Norma Johnson Center Hiking Trails South reviews ★
- Northern Tuscarawas Land Trust · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Dover City Park reviews ★
- Public Square reviews ★
- Slingluff Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Dover
- Dover Avenue Elementary School
- Dover High School
- Dover Middle School
- East Elementary School
- South Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Union Hospital ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeCity
Population (2024)12,946
Rank in state#143 of 923
Land area5.79 sq mi
Density2,236/sq mi
Coordinates40.5301, -81.4810