Dover, New York
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| Dover, New York | |
  Dover, New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Dutchess |
| Area | |
| - Total | 56.3 sq mi (145.9 km²) |
| - Land | 55.7 sq mi (144.3 km²) |
| - Water | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 8,565 |
| - Density | 153.8/sq mi (59.4/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| FIPS code | 36-20819 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978906 |
Dover is a town in Dutchess County, New York, United States. The population was 8,565 at the 2000 census. The town was named after Dover in England, the home town of an early settler.
The Town of Dover is located on the eastern boundary of the county.
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[edit] History
In 1637 the Pequots having been driven from their former homes in Connecticut settled in what is now Dover. They were lead by Gideon Mauwee for part of their time in this location.[1]
The town was formed in 1807 from part of the Town of Pawling. In the home of John Preston, an early settler. The home of John Preston circa 1730 is now an Inn and restaurant known as Old Drovers Inn.[1] Dover will celebrate its bicentennial in 2007 beginning with the opening ceremony on February 24th.
[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 56.3 square miles (145.9 km²), of which, 55.7 square miles (144.3 km²) of it is land and 0.6 square miles (1.7 km²) of it (1.14%) is water.
The east town line is the border of Connecticut.
The Appalachian Trail passes through the town.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 8,565 people, 3,034 households, and 2,157 families residing in the town. The population density was 153.8 people per square mile (59.4/km²). There were 3,266 housing units at an average density of 58.6/sq mi (22.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 89.71% White, 5.50% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.99% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 1.52% from other races, and 1.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.65% of the population.
There were 3,034 households out of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.27.
In the town the population was spread out with 29.2% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 106.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $50,361, and the median income for a family was $57,979. Males had a median income of $40,885 versus $28,542 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,250. About 6.3% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.6% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.
The population in 1890 was 1,863.
[edit] Communities and locations in Dover
- Bains Corner
- A hamlet east of Dover Plains.
- Chestnut Ridge
- A hamlet at the town line in the northwest part of the town.
- Dogtail Corners
- A hamlet by the east town line.
- Dover Furnace
- A hamlet in the south part of the town, south of Dover Plains on Route 22.
- Dover Plains
- A hamlet in the northeast part of the town.
- Ellis Pond
- A small lake in the southeast part of the town.
- Lake Weil
- A small lake in the southeast part of the town.
- South Dover
- A hamlet in the eastern part of the town.
- Webatuck
- A hamlet in the southeastern part of the town on Route 55.
- Wingdale
- A hamlet in the south part of the town on Route 22, home of Camp Ramah in the Berkshires.
[edit] Camp
Camp Ramah in the Berkshires (Wingdale, New York) is located on Lake Ellis.
[edit] References
- ^ Smith, James H., History of Dutchess County, New York. (Interlaken, New York: Heart of the Lakes Publishing, 1980) p. 20
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
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