Dover, Massachusetts

Dover is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 6,127 in 2019.

Dover, Massachusetts
The Dover Church
The Dover Church
Nickname(s): 
Town of Friendship
Dover is one of the smallest towns in Norfolk county.
Dover is one of the smallest towns in Norfolk county.
Coordinates: 42°14′45″N 71°17′00″W
Country United States
State Massachusetts
County Norfolk
Settled1635
Incorporated1836
Government
  TypeOpen town meeting
Area
  Total39.9 km2 (15.4 sq mi)
  Land39.7 km2 (15.3 sq mi)
  Water0.2 km2 (0.1 sq mi)
Elevation
46 m (150 ft)
Population
 (2016)[1]
  Total6,279[2]
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (Eastern)
ZIP code
02030
Area code(s)508 / 774
FIPS code25-17405
GNIS feature ID0618319
Websitewww.doverma.org

References

  1. "Population and Housing Occupancy Status: 2010 - State -- County Subdivision, 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 10, 2011.
  2. Town Clerk's Office, Town of Dover, Massachusetts


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