Dover Ohio Map

About Dover, Ohio

Dover is a locality in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of 13,053. The population density is 872.5 people per km². Dover is located at 40.5206°N, 81.4740°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 44622.

Dover lies cradled by the rolling hills of Tuscarawas County, a landscape sculpted by ancient glaciers and watered by meandering streams that feed into the larger Tuscarawas River. It lies 19.2 miles south of Massillon, OH (from Massillon, OH: bearing 173°T), and is situated 2.6 miles north-west of New Philadelphia. The air here carries the clean scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, especially on mornings when a low mist clings to the valleys, softening the edges of the familiar terrain. Sturdy brick buildings, some bearing the patina of a century or more, line the main thoroughfares, their facades reflecting a quiet resilience, while residential streets unfurl with an ordered grace, punctuated by mature trees that offer a dappled shade in the warmer months. The land itself, a rich loam, supports a patchwork of agricultural fields that transition into wooded slopes, hinting at the natural bounty that has long defined this corner of Ohio. The history of Dover is a narrative woven with threads of industry and tenacious settlement, tracing its roots back to the early 19th century when pioneers recognized the strategic advantage of its position along the Ohio & Erie Canal. This vital waterway, long since silenced, once pulsed with the commerce of coal and manufactured goods, shaping the economic fortunes of Dover for generations. The echoes of this industrial past can still be felt in the sturdy, functional architecture and in the deep-seated work ethic of its residents, many of whom still draw their livelihoods from the surrounding agricultural lands and local businesses. While the grand canal boats are gone, the spirit of connection and enterprise endures, a quiet testament to Dover's enduring character, a place where the rhythm of the seasons still dictates much of the day.

About This Dover Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Dover, Ohio with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Tuscarawas County.

Detailed location data for Dover includes the ZIP code (44622), telephone area code (330), county seat of Tuscarawas County (New Philadelphia), and school district assignment (Dover City 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.