History An early name of Dover was Dover Center, so named from its location near the geographical center of Dover Township. Dover was platted in 1869.
history aN eaRLy nAmE OF doVeR wAs DOVER cEnTer, sO nAMed frOm ITs locATiON near the GeogrAphiCAl center of dOver towNShip. doVeR wAs plattED In 1869.