Dover, Massachusetts

town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States
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Dover is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 5,923 in 2020.[2]

Dover, Massachusetts
The Dover Church
The Dover Church
Flag of Dover, Massachusetts
Official seal of Dover, Massachusetts
Nickname: 
Town of Friendship
Dover is one of the smallest towns in Norfolk county.
Dover is one of the smallest towns in Norfolk county.
Coordinates: 42°14′45″N 71°17′00″W / 42.24583°N 71.28333°W / 42.24583; -71.28333
Country United States
State Massachusetts
County Norfolk
Settled1635
Incorporated1836
Government
 • TypeOpen town meeting
Area
 • Total39.9 km2 (15.4 sq mi)
 • Land39.1 km2 (15.1 sq mi)
 • Water0.8 km2 (0.3 sq mi)
Elevation
46 m (150 ft)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total5,923
 • Density151/km2 (392/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (Eastern)
ZIP code
02030
Area code508 / 774
FIPS code25-17405
GNIS feature ID0618319
Websitewww.doverma.gov

References

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  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: United States". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 16, 2021.