About Dover
Dover is a tiny community in northeastern Kentucky, home to 222 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Dover is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.43 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 516 residents per square mile.
📰 Dover News Today
- Robert Dale Musson Jr. Obituary (2026) - Dover, KY - Moore & Parker Funeral Home - Maysville Legacy obituary · Aug 12
- KY 453/Dover Rd. in Livingston Co. reopens after crash KFVS12 · Jul 31
- Kentucky Retirement Systems Has $2.93 Million Stake in Dover Corporation $DOV marketbeat.com · Jul 31
- Dignified transfer for Kentucky soldier who was 7th U.S. service member to die in Iran war PBS · Mar 10
- Lela Bess Obituary (2026) - Maysville, KY - The Ledger Independent Legacy obituary · Jul 26
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What Makes Dover Unique
- One of 16 places in the US named Dover — but the Kentucky one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northeastern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKentucky
TypeCity
Population (2024)222
Rank in state#370 of 418
Land area0.43 sq mi
Density516/sq mi
Coordinates38.7567, -83.8884