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Encyclopedia > Dover, Massachusetts
Dover, Massachusetts
Nickname: Town of Friendship
Location in Massachusetts
Coordinates: 42°14′45″N 71°17′00″W / 42.24583, -71.283333
Country United States
State Massachusetts
County Norfolk County
Settled 1635
Incorporated 1836
Government
 - Type Open town meeting
Area
 - Town  15.4 sq mi (39.9 km²)
 - Land  15.3 sq mi (39.7 km²)
 - Water  0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Elevation  150 ft (46 m)
Population (2000)
 - Town 5,558
 - Density 362.6/sq mi (140.0/km²)
Time zone Eastern (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) Eastern (UTC-4)
ZIP code 02030
Area code(s) 508 / 774
Website: http://www.DoverMA.org/

Dover is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 5,558 at the 2000 census. The population grew to 5,598 in 2004. // A nickname is a name of a person or thing other than its proper name. ... Image File history File links Dover_ma_highlight. ... Official language(s) English Capital Boston Largest city Boston Area  Ranked 44th  - Total 10,555 sq mi (27,360 km²)  - Width 183 miles (295 km)  - Length 113 miles (182 km)  - % water 13. ... Norfolk County is a county located in the state of Massachusetts. ... An Open Town Meeting is a form of municipal legislature, typical in the New England region of the United States. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... The system of local government in use in New England is very different from that found throughout the rest of the United States. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... Basic Definition In geography, the elevation of a geographic location is its height above mean sea level (or some other fixed point). ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The metre or meter is a measure of length. ... The system of local government in use in New England is very different from that found throughout the rest of the United States. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... A time zone is a region of the Earth that has adopted the same standard time, usually referred to as the local time. ... The Eastern Standard Time Zone is a geographic region that keeps time by subtracting five hours from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Though DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ... The Eastern Standard Time Zone is a geographic region that keeps time by subtracting five hours from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Mr. ... Area code 508 was split from area code 617 on July 16, 1988. ... Area code 774 is an overlay of parts of area code 508. ... Norfolk County is a county located in the state of Massachusetts. ... Official language(s) English Capital Boston Largest city Boston Area  Ranked 44th  - Total 10,555 sq mi (27,360 km²)  - Width 183 miles (295 km)  - Length 113 miles (182 km)  - % water 13. ...


Located about 15 miles southwest of downtown Boston, Dover is a residential town nestled on the south banks of the Charles River. Almost all of the residential zoning requires one acre or larger. As recently as the early 1960s, 75% of its annual town budget was allocated to snow removal, as only a mile and a half of the town's roads are state highway. The nickname of Dover is the town of friendship. Nickname: City on the Hill, Beantown, The Hub (of the Universe)1, Athens of America, The Cradle of Revolution, Puritan City, Americas Walking City Location in Massachusetts, USA Counties Suffolk County Mayor Thomas M. Menino(D) Area    - City 232. ... The Charles River from the Boston side, facing Cambridge and the main campus of Harvard University. ... This article is about the idea of state highways State Highway, and is more formally known as Route 139 State highway, and state route are terms that usually apply to numbered highways that are primarily administered and financed by a state government in countries that are divided into states. ...


For geographic and demographic information on the census-designated place Dover, please see the article Dover (CDP), Massachusetts. A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... Dover is a census-designated place (CDP) located in the town of Dover in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. ...

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History

The first recorded settlement of Dover was in 1640. It was later established as the Springfield Parish of Dedham in 1748, and incorporated as District Dedham in 1784. Dover was officially incorporated as a town in 1836. Events December 1 - Portugal regains its independence from Spain and João IV of Portugal becomes king. ... Events April 24 - A congress assembles at Aix-la-Chapelle with the intent to conclude the struggle known as the War of Austrian Succession - at October 18 - The Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle is signed to end the war Adam Smith begins to deliver public lectures in Edinburgh Building of... 1784 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Year 1836 (MDCCCXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a leap year starting on Wednesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ...


The Caryl House, 107 Dedham St., Dover, dates from circa 1777 and was home to Dover's first minister, Benjamin Caryl, his son George, who was the town's first doctor, and their descendants until 1897. It has been owned by the town and operated by the Historical Society since 1920. The house retains its architectural integrity and has been carefully restored to reflect life in the 1790s when the first two Caryl families lived and worked there together. The Caryl House is open to the public April through June and September through November on Saturday afternoons from 1-4 p.m. or by appointment. Admission is free of charge. Year 1777 (MDCCLXXVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Sunday of the 11-day slower Julian calendar). ... 1897 (MDCCCXCVII) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1920 (MCMXX) was a leap year starting on Thursday. ...


The Sawin Building has been a home for thousands of Dover relics, books, photographs and artifacts for almost a hundred years. Benjamin and Eudora Sawin willed land and funds to the Dover Historical Society along with their old household goods so that the building could be erected, and it was dedicated on May 14, 1907 by members and friends of the Dover Historical Society. In the early years it was used for meetings and to house Dover's historical memorabilia, but eventually members became disenchanted with the Society and the building was seldom opened. In the 1960s there was a renewed interest in the Historical Society which led to the general overhaul and refurbishing of the building so it could be used and enjoyed by all. The Sawin Museum, located at the corner of Centre and Dedham Streets in Dover Center, is open to the public April through June and September through November on Saturday afternoons from 1-4 p.m., or by appointment. The museum houses an outstanding collection of domestic, agricultural and early industrial tools from the late 18th and 19th centuries as well as many other exhibits illustrative of Dover history. The museum is owned and operated by the Dover Historical Society and is open to the public free of charge.


In 1977, the Dover Demon was sighted on three separate occasions in the town. According to newspaper accounts and later investigative reports, it was seen by three teenagers at different times at different places. Their descriptions varied somewhat but all three said the eerie looking creature was about four feet high with a large watermelon-shaped head and no ears. All agreed that it had long skinny limbs and claw-like hands and feet. What it was and where it came from is still a mystery to this day. Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...


Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 39.9 km² (15.4 mi²). 39.7 km² (15.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (0.52%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there were 5,558 people, 1,849 households, and 1,567 families residing in the town. The population density was 140.0/km² (362.6/mi²). There were 1,884 housing units at an average density of 47.5/km² (122.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 95.18% White, 0.41% Black or African American, 0.04% Native American, 3.63% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.05% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.19% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 1,849 households out of which 46.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.0% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.2% were non-families. 12.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.01 and the average family size was 3.29. This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...


In the town the population was spread out with 31.6% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 29.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.8 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $141,818, and the median income for a family was $157,168. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $56,473 for females. The per capita income for the town was $64,899. About 2.3% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.5% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Education

Dover shares its highly ranked public school system[citation needed] with the town of Sherborn. In addition to Sherborn, Dover is bordered by the towns of Natick, Wellesley, Needham, Dedham, Westwood, Walpole, and Medfield. The independent Charles River School is also located in Dover. Sherborn is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. ... Natick Common, Halloween 2004 Natick is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. ...   Settled: 1660 â€“ Incorporated: 1881 Zip Code(s): 02481, 02482 â€“ Area Code(s): 339 / 781 Official website: http://www. ... Needham is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. ... Nickname: Location in Massachusetts Coordinates: Country United States State Massachusetts County Norfolk County Settled 1635 Incorporated 1636 Government  - Type Representative town meeting  - Town    Administrator Bill Keegan  - Board of    Selectmen Marie-Loise Kehoe Mike Butler James MacDonald Carmen DelloIocono Dennis Teehan Area  - Town  10. ...   Westwood is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. ... Location in Massachusetts Coordinates: Country United States State Massachusetts County Norfolk County Settled 1659 Incorporated 1724 Government  - Type Representative town meeting Area  - Town  21. ... MEDFIELD IS A SLOB TOWN Income Data Per capita income = $42,891 Median household income = $97,748 Median family income = $108,926 Median male income = $78,699 Median female income = $44,500 About 0. ... The subject of this article may not satisfy the notability guideline for Companies. ...


Notable residents

Ernest Franklin Hodgson, son of Thomas and Caroline Hodgson, was born in Medford, Massachusetts, May 20, 1871, and died in Boston on October 3, 1948. Ernest Franklin Hodgson started The E. F. Hodgson Company of Dover, Massachusetts, calling itself “America’s First Prefabricator,” was one of a number of companies who used specialty mail-order catalogs to advertise and sell sectional and ready-cut houses. From a small New England town, the Hodgson Company competed with such economic giants as Sears Roebuck and Montgomery Ward to catch the eye of a growing America in the 1890s. Using the railroad to market, the specialty house mail-order catalog companies competed all over the United States. There is still a good case for the idea that the Hodgson Company was in the market before Sears and equaled them in production. But even so, Hodgson also became better known outside of the United States in such places as Belgium, Italy, France, Newfoundland, and Jerusalem. We hope that the reproduction of these 1935 and 1939 Hodgson Houses catalogs—long lost to history—will reintroduce to America this fascinating company and its portable houses. From 1892-1944, the Hodgson Company was the most important economic force in a simple agricultural community. It is one the best examples of how small businesses played, and still play, an important role in the United States economy and that of the New England region. Another notable resident that was raised in Dover was Dr.Spencer Silver, who is credited with the invention of the Post-It Note. This design was later sold to Minnnesota Mining and Manufacturing, now 3M. 3M is now mainly known for its promotion of the Communist party. This political stance is closely related to the fact that Dr.Spencer Silver was an open Communist and he was determined to have Marxist quotes printed on all of his Post-It Notes. Spencer Silver (born in 1941 in San Antonio, Texas) invented Post-it note papers along with Arthur Fry in 1970. ... A pad of fan-folded Post-it pop-up notes, shown still glued together A Post-it note (or simply Post-it), invented and manufactured by 3M, is a piece of stationery with a re-adherable strip of adhesive on the back, designed for temporarily attaching notes to documents, computer... 3M Company (NYSE: MMM; formerly Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company until 2002) is an American corporation with a worldwide presence that produces over 55,000 products, including adhesives, abrasives, laminates, passive fire protection, dental products, electrical materials, electronic circuits, optical films and supply chain management software. ... 3M Company (NYSE: MMM; formerly Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company until 2002) is an American corporation with a worldwide presence that produces over 55,000 products, including adhesives, abrasives, laminates, passive fire protection, dental products, electrical materials, electronic circuits, optical films and supply chain management software. ... This article is about communism as a form of society and as a political movement. ... Spencer Silver (born in 1941 in San Antonio, Texas) invented Post-it note papers along with Arthur Fry in 1970. ... This article is about communism as a form of society and as a political movement. ... Marxism is the political practice and social theory based on the works of Karl Marx, a 19th century philosopher, economist, journalist, and revolutionary, along with Friedrich Engels. ... A pad of fan-folded Post-it pop-up notes, shown still glued together A Post-it note (or just Post-it) is a piece of adhesive-coated stationery designed for temporarily attaching notes to documents, computer displays and so forth. ...


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