Guide to Dover Minnesota

Dover is a city in Olmsted County, Minnesota. U.S. Route 14 is the main route serving the community. Interstate 90 is immediately south of the city. The south branch of the Whitewater River passes through the northern edge of the city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.00 square mile (2.59 km2), all of it land. The elevation is 1,155 ft (352 m).

As of the census of 2010, there were 735 people, 261 households, and 200 families residing in the city. The population density was 735.0 inhabitants per square mile (283.8/km2). There were 282 housing units at an average density of 282.0 per square mile (108.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 0.4% Asian, 3.0% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.

There were 261 households of which 49.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.4% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.23.

The median age in the city was 29.7 years. 34% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 37.1% were from 25 to 44; 19% were from 45 to 64; and 4.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

DOVER Township, originally named Whitewater in 1858 for its river flowing east into Winona County, was organized in May 1859, being then renamed for Dover in New Hampshire, whence some of its settlers came. The city of this name in sections 21 and 22, platted in the spring of 1869, was at first called Dover Center, from its location at the center of this township; it was incorporated as a village on December 22, 1908, and separated from the township on February 26, 1909; the post office, established in 1858, was known for a time as Dover Centre.

Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society

Main Street, Dover Minnesota, 1900s
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B & B Overhead Door 218 Pleasant Street N Dover, MN 55929 Phone: (507) 208-0130
Bedtke Brothers Feed 205 Elm Street SE Dover, MN 55929 Phone: (507) 932-4310 Web: www.bedtkebrosfeed.com For all your chemical and insecticide needs, Bedtke Bros Feed & LG Seeds of Dover, MN is the name you can trust. We have been providing quality products at reasonable prices, and the best services since 1979. Let us put our experience and expertise to help you with all your feeds and feed dealer needs.
Bernard Wegman Farm 18725 15th Street SE Dover, MN 55929 Phone: (507) 932-3069
C & F Welding 1734 County Road 142 SE Dover, MN 55929 Phone: (507) 932-4557
Classic Limousine 16041 County Road 142 SE Dover, MN 55929 Phone: (507) 261-0049
Countryside Machine 19531 County Road 29 SE Dover, MN 55929 Phone: (507) 932-3238
Dave's Repair 297 Elm Street SE Dover, MN 55929 Phone: (507) 932-0082
Doug Peterson Construction 218 E Maple Street Dover, MN 55929 Phone: (507) 932-5062 Web: www.dougpetersonconstruction.net Doug Peterson Construction offers home construction services in the Dover, MN area. We provide professional and quality work personalized for your needs.
Dover City Hall 218 Chatfield Street N Dover, MN 55929 Phone: (507) 932-4314
Ferguson Trailer Sales 1734 County Road 142 SE Dover, MN 55929 Phone: (507) 932-5683 Web: www.ferguson-trailersales.com Ferguson Trailer Sales Has Been In Business for over 25 Years. With Over 15 Different Lines Of Trailers From Tow Dolly's To Travel Trailers. Ferguson Prides Themselves In Having The Lowest Prices Possible, and the Highest Quality Possible, With A Small Town Atmosphere And Excellent Service. With 4 Other Businesses On Site For Your Convenience, C.F. Welding, C.F. Forks and Ferguson Trailer Transport, Ferguson Truck Sales. Ferguson's Can Help You With All Your Truck &Trailer Needs.
Hair Shack 211 Main Street N Dover, MN 55929 Phone: (507) 932-3335 Web: www.doverhairshack.com The Hair Shack is a Hair salon/day spa located in downtown Dover, Minnesota. We offer a variety of different services including haircuts, colors, pedicures, manicures, massages, facials, waxing and tanning.
Kevin Decker Construction 402 4th Way SE Dover, MN 55929 Phone: (507) 272-6830
Last Round 224 Main Street N Dover, MN 55929 Phone: (507) 932-3965
Lawn Leprechaun Lawn Care 15557 Quincy Road NE Dover, MN 55929 Phone: (507) 932-3559
Ready Mix Concrete Company 209 7th Street SW Dover, MN 55929 Phone: (507) 932-4020
Road Trip Bar & Grill 217 Main Street N Dover, MN 55929 Phone: (507) 932-5330 Web: www.roadtripbarandgrill.com
Shea Construction 13919 37th Street NE Dover, MN 55929 Phone: (507) 259-2688
T & R Flooring 481 Main Street S Dover, MN 55929 Phone: (507) 932-8884 Web: www.mytrflooring.net T & R Flooring Inc. offers a wide variety of quality flooring to the Dover, MN area. From new construction to home remodeling, our highly experienced staff can accommodate all of your flooring needs. T & R Flooring Inc. is the only call you’ll need to make for professional sales and installations.
Three Rivers Party Rental 372 5th Avenue SE Dover, MN 55929 Phone: (507) 951-6654
Timberroots 670 Main Street S Dover, MN 55929 Phone: (507) 932-4415
TNT Marine Service 438 Main Street S Dover, MN 55929 Phone: (507) 932-0202
US Post Office 212 Main Street N Dover, MN 55929-1508 Phone: (507) 932-3377 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS Web: www.usps.com
Walters Farms 2301 County Road 7 NE Dover, MN 55929 Phone: (507) 932-3169
Whitehouse Canvas 4740 County Road 10 SE Dover, MN 55929 Phone: (507) 932-5441

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