Dover Kentucky Map

About Dover, Kentucky

Dover is a locality in Mason County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 247. The population density is 230.9 people per km². Dover is located at 38.7581°N, 83.8830°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 41034.

Dover lies where the rolling hills of Mason County begin their gentle descent toward the Ohio River. It lies 31.5 miles south-east of Union Township, OH (from Union Township, OH: bearing 140°T), and is situated 7.4 miles south of Georgetown. The land here is a mosaic of cultivated fields and shadowed woodlands, a verdant tapestry stitched with the occasional weathered barn and the glint of sunlight on distant farmsteads. The air carries the scent of damp earth after a rain, mingled with the sweet perfume of honeysuckle in the summer months, and the sky overhead often stretches in vast, luminous expanses, particularly as the sun dips low, painting the clouds in hues of rose and lavender. This quiet corner of Kentucky holds a history as rich and varied as the fertile soil it rests upon. Dover was once a bustling river port, a vital artery for commerce and travel in the 19th century, its wharves alive with the comings and goings of steamboats laden with tobacco and other goods. While the grand riverboats are long gone, the spirit of that industrious past still whispers through the clapboard houses and the stoic, unchanging face of the old general store. Today, the economy of Dover is rooted in agriculture, with farms producing corn, soybeans, and livestock, their rhythms dictated by the seasons and the tireless turning of the earth. The Ohio River itself remains a constant, a broad, silver ribbon that shapes the character of Dover and its people, offering both a backdrop for contemplation and a reminder of the broader world beyond its peaceful embrace.

About This Dover Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dover, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.758127, -83.882981. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Dover and Mason County.

Detailed location data for Dover includes the ZIP code (41034), telephone area code (859), county seat of Mason County (Maysville), and school district assignment (Mason County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Dover is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.