Dover Hill, Indiana

Dover Hill
census-designated place

Martin County's location in Indiana
Dover Hill

Location in Martin County

Coordinates: 38°43′30″N 86°48′10″W / 38.72500°N 86.80278°W / 38.72500; -86.80278Coordinates: 38°43′30″N 86°48′10″W / 38.72500°N 86.80278°W / 38.72500; -86.80278
Country United States
State Indiana
County Martin
Township Center
Elevation 663 ft (202 m)
ZIP code 47553
FIPS code 18-18550[1]
GNIS feature ID 450862[2]

Dover Hill is an unincorporated census-designated place in Center Township, Martin County, Indiana. Indiana Hwy 450 runs through the town.

History

Dover Hill contained a post office from 1846 until 1906.[3] The community was likely named after Dover, in England.[4]

References

  1. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "Dover Hill, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
  3. "Martin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 116. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...reminded English settlers of the cliffs of Dover, England.


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