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Dover, Ohio

16 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1912 and the latest in 1994. It stands in Dover City. It lies in ZIP code area 44622. It stands on Sugar Creek. The Survey maps it on the Dover quadrangle. 13,112 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 879 feet above sea level.

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Dover within Tuscarawas County

Population over time

2 figures

Dover grew from 12,826 to 13,112 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.

YearPeople Change
201012,826
202013,112+286 (+2%)

Then and now

1912 to 1994

The same ground, surveyed 82 years apart. Drag the handle to wipe between them. Both sheets are United States Geological Survey originals; neither has been altered.

Topographic sheet of Dover, surveyed 1994
Topographic sheet of Dover, surveyed 1912

Topographic sheets covering this place

16 sheets

Matched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.

Photographs

1 photograph,

Taken for the Office of War Information and the Farm Security Administration, who photographed the country between 1935 and 1944. Works of United States government photographers, with no known restriction on use. Each opens its catalogue record.

Thomas Hurst Residence, 31156 Detroit Road, Dover, Tuscarawas County, OH
Thomas Hurst Residence, 31156 Detroit Road, Dover, Tuscarawas County, OH
Unattributed, . Library of Congress

Fires nearby

28 since 2005

The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 28 fires within 5 miles of Dover between 2005 and 2020, burning about 54 acres in total. None started naturally. 1 was recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Reported cause Fires
Debris and open burning13
Power generation/transmission/distribution6
Missing data/not specified/undetermined5
Arson/incendiarism1
Misuse of fire by a minor1
Recreation and ceremony1
Equipment and vehicle use1

The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.

DateCause SizeReported by Name on the report
9 August 2016Power generation/transmission/distributionunder an acreOhio Department of Natural Resources5345
27 July 2016Arson/incendiarism3.0 acresOhio Department of Natural Resources5265
12 June 2016Power generation/transmission/distributionunder an acreOhio Department of Natural Resources5025
5 May 2012Equipment and vehicle useunder an acreOhio Department of Natural Resourcesnot named
10 May 2018Power generation/transmission/distribution1.0 acresOhio Department of Natural Resources12905
22 April 2019Debris and open burningunder an acreOhio Department of Natural Resources15173
20 April 2006Debris and open burning1.0 acresOhio Department of Natural Resourcesnot named
18 April 2014Debris and open burning2.5 acresOhio Department of Natural Resourcesnot named

Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:

Every fire recorded in Tuscarawas County

Specimens collected nearby

12 of 582 shown

Museums hold 582 specimens collected within 10 miles of Dover between 1851 and 1973: 421 Animalia, 144 Plantae, 15 Fungi, 2 Unrecorded. 12 distinct Species records are shown. Collected by A W Cusick, A. Cibula, A. Cobula and others. Each is a physical object with a catalogue number, and each entry opens the museum's record. This is what was collected and kept, not a survey of what lives here - nothing can be concluded from a species being absent.

Image SpeciesYear Collected by Where, as recorded
Specimen of Pisidium cruciatum Sterki, 1895Pisidium cruciatum Sterki, 18951894G. MarstonTuscarawas River, New Philadelphia
Specimen of Pisidium fallax Sterki, 1896Pisidium fallax Sterki, 18961894G. MarstonTuscarawas River, New Philadelphia
Specimen of Pisidium noveboracense Prime, 1858Pisidium noveboracense Prime, 18581895G. Marstonfrom spring - brook lat. 4 miles south of New Philadelpia (Sterki)
A photograph of the species Amelanchier arborea, not of this specimenAmelanchier arborea (F.Michx.) Fernald1851Wolle, J.Canoe Down [Canal Dover]
A photograph of the species Anemone canadensis, not of this specimenAnemone canadensis L.1851Wolle, J.Canoe Down [Canal Dover]
A photograph of the species Cardamine douglassii, not of this specimenCardamine douglassii Britton1851Wolle, J.Canae Docus [??] [Canal Dover]
A photograph of the species Conopholis americana, not of this specimenConopholis americana (L.) Wallr.1851Wolle, J.Canoe Down [Canal Dover?]
A photograph of the species Delphinium tricorne, not of this specimenDelphinium tricorne Michx.1851Wolle, J.Canoe Down [Canal Dover]
A photograph of the species Erythronium americanum, not of this specimenErythronium americanum Ker Gawl.1851Wolle, J.Canal Dover
A photograph of the species Hydrophyllum appendiculatum, not of this specimenHydrophyllum appendiculatum Michx.1851Wolle, J.Tuscarawa City
A photograph of the species Hydrophyllum virginianum, not of this specimenHydrophyllum virginianum L.1851Wolle, J.Canoe Down [Canal Dover]
A photograph of the species Silene virginica, not of this specimenSilene virginica L.1851Wolle, J.Canal Downs [Canal Dover]

All 582 specimens within 10 miles, at the Global Biodiversity Information Facility.

Mines and quarries nearby

10 of 13 shown

The federal mineral resources record lists 13 workings within 5 miles of Dover: 7 past producers, 6 producers. 6 still produce. What was taken out: Clay, Sand and Gravel, Construction, Stone, Crushed/Broken, Limestone, General. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Where SiteCommodity StatusRecorded
Kimble Limestone QuarryLimestone, GeneralPast ProducerSedimentary
Kimble Limestone QuarryStone, Crushed/Broken, Clay, CoalProducer
Strasburg Brick MillFire Clay (Refractory)Past Producer
Black Hawk MineClay, Stone, Crushed/BrokenProducer
Dover QuarryStone, Crushed/BrokenProducer
77 Sand & Gravel PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Spring Brothers Sand and Gravel PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Spring PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Clay MineClayProducer
Columbia Fire Brick Company PitClayPast Producer

Every working recorded in Tuscarawas County

Storms nearby

60 of 74 shown

The National Weather Service names Dover in 74 storm reports between 1995 and 2025: 39 thunderstorm wind, 28 hail, 4 flash flood, 2 flood. The reports record 1 injury. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.

WhenEvent Place namedHarm What the report says
July 2001LightningDover1 hurtA 19-year old woman was struck by lightning outside her home as she was attempting to move a large umbrella. She was taken to the local hospital and listed in satisfactory condition.
April 2023Thunderstorm WindDover$50,000Widespread trees and power lines down across Dover, Mineral City, and Sherrodsville. Some trees were on homes in these locations, no injuries reported.
April 2010Thunderstorm WindDover$50,000Law enforcement reported large trees down in Dover.
June 2009Thunderstorm WindDover$50,000Law enforcement reported large tree limbs and power lines down in Dover.
June 2008Thunderstorm WindDover$50,000Emergency management reported large trees down in Dover.
July 2005Thunderstorm WindDover$40,000Trees and power lines down.
July 2013Thunderstorm WindDover$15,000A trained spotter reported trees down.
June 2006Thunderstorm WindDover$15,000Numerous trees and power lines down.
May 2018Thunderstorm WindDover$8,000The local fire department reported that high wind lasted for 5 minutes and brought down several trees in the area. Several trees were down on a number of homes in the area.
June 2025Thunderstorm WindDover$5,000Trees and power lines were reported down in Dover, OH.
November 2020Thunderstorm WindDover$5,000A report of bent power poles and minor damage to a home was received.
July 2019Thunderstorm WindDover$5,000An emergency manager reported a tree down on a house.
May 2018HailDover$5,000Local fire department reported that wind-blown hail damaged vehicles.
May 2017Thunderstorm WindDover$5,000A member of the public reported many trees down on Boulevard Street/Route 800 in Dover.
February 2014FloodDover$5,000Emergency management reported waters into yards of several homes along the Tuscarawas River from White Bridges upstream to Dover Dam.
July 2012Thunderstorm WindDover$5,000Law enforcement reported a tree down on a power line.
March 2008FloodDover$5,000Emergency management reported roads flooded and closed in and around Dover.
August 2007Flash FloodDover$5,000Emergency management reported flash flooding continued along SR 39 west of Dover.
July 2005Thunderstorm WindDover$5,000Trees down.
June 2004Thunderstorm WindDover$5,000Large trees blown down.
April 2000Thunderstorm WindDover$5,000Another round of thunderstorms passed through the area, downing several large trees.
April 2000Thunderstorm WindDover$5,000Thunderstorm winds downed several trees and power lines.
July 1999Thunderstorm WindDover$5,000Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees around the Dover area.
July 1998Thunderstorm WindDover$4,000Several trees were downed by thunderstorm winds.
July 1999Thunderstorm WindDover$3,000Thunderstorm winds downed several trees.
November 2017Thunderstorm WindDover$2,500State official reported multiple trees and power lines down.
April 2013Thunderstorm WindDover$2,000State official reported that a large tree was blown down onto a residence in Dover.
May 1998Thunderstorm WindDover$2,000Large trees were downed by thunderstorm winds.
June 1998Thunderstorm WindDover$2,000Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree.
May 1995Thunderstorm WindDover$2,000Trees downed by thunderstorm winds.
May 1995Thunderstorm WindDover$2,000Trees downed by thunderstorm winds in Dover. In Dundee a large barn collapsed during a thunderstorm. Losses included 2700 bales of hay and straw and 20 pigs.
April 2025Thunderstorm WindDover$1,000A shed was damaged along South James Street.
April 2025Thunderstorm WindDover$1,000A tree was reported down.
August 2023Thunderstorm WindDover$1,000Wires and trees down along State Route 800.
June 2003Thunderstorm WindDover$1,000Large trees and power lines down.
March 2025Thunderstorm WindDover-Downed trees and power lines were reported in the area of Dover.
July 2025Flash FloodDover-Report and video showing water over North Crater Avenue.
June 2023HailDover-Half dollar hail reported.
June 2023HailDover-Hail reported by trained spotter.
August 2023HailDover-A trained spotter reported quarter size hail in Dover, OH.
June 2022Thunderstorm WindDover-Emergency manager reported multiple trees down across Dover. Damage not considered excessive.
June 2022HailDover-Quarter sized hail reported.
June 2022Thunderstorm WindDover-Tree down across North Crater Ave near 7th Street.
August 2022Thunderstorm WindDover-A 911 Call Cent reported trees down in downtown Dover.
March 2020Thunderstorm WindDover-Trees reported down by a local citizen.
July 2019Thunderstorm WindDover-An emergency manager reported a tree down on East Shafer Ave.
September 2018Thunderstorm WindDover-Law enforcement reported trees and wires down in Dover Township.
June 2011HailDover-A COOP observer reported quarter to golf ball size hail.
October 2006Thunderstorm WindDover-Eight trees were blown down between Dover and New Philadelphia.
May 2004Thunderstorm WindDover-Trees down.
May 2018HailDover-no account filed
May 2016HailDover-no account filed
May 2014HailDover-no account filed
May 2014HailDover-no account filed
May 2014HailDover-no account filed
June 2013HailDover-no account filed
April 2013HailDover-no account filed
April 2013HailDover-no account filed
April 2013HailDover-no account filed
July 2012HailDover-no account filed

Every storm recorded in Tuscarawas County

Nearest settlements

The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.

Map PlaceDistance Sheets
Willow Glen1.0 miles16
Heritage Village1.4 miles16
Candlelight Villas2.1 miles16
Reeds Run2.5 miles16
New Philadelphia2.6 miles15
Odbert (historical)2.8 miles15
Parral3.1 miles16
South Side3.3 miles15

Elsewhere

Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.

Wikipedia article on DoverAn encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied.
Wikidata item Q990927The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0).

Provenance

This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 1039763. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.

Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.

Specimens. Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), https://www.gbif.org/. Only records licensed CC0 or CC BY are used. Records licensed CC BY-NC are excluded because this site carries advertising. Images are checked individually and any whose licence is non-commercial, no-derivatives or unreadable is refused.

Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.

Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.