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Dover ( T )
New York is a state in the northeastern United States. Majority of the population is concentrated in the southern portion around New York City, the state is often regionalized into Upstate and Downstate. New York is the home of Ellis Island, where many immigrants in the early 20th century arrived in the United States.
Dover is a town in Dutchess County, New York, USA. The population was 8,565 at the 2000 census. The town was named after Dover in England, the home town of an early settler. The Town of Dover is located on the eastern boundary of the county.
The town was formed in 1807 from part of the Town of Pawling. In the home of John Preston, an early settler. The home of John Preston circa 1730 is now an Inn and restaurant known as Old Drovers Inn.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 145.9 square kilometers. 144.3 square kilometers of it is land and 1.7 square kilometers of it is water. The east town line is the border of Connecticut. The Appalachian Trail passes through the town.
In the town the population was spread out with 29.2 percent under the age of 18, 7.4 percent from 18 to 24, 32.2 percent from 25 to 44, 22.2 percent from 45 to 64, and 9.1 percent who were 65 years of age or older.
Dover is definitely one of the popular tourist attractions in New York worth paying a visit while touring the country. This place leaves a pleasing and unforgettable memory and justifies the proud cultural tradition of New York.
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