Settled in 1623, Dover is the oldest permanent settlement in N.H. and the 7th oldest in the U.S.

The city of Dover has a long and colorful history spanning nearly four centuries. Its earliest days as a colonial seaport led to a successful shipbuilding industry in the 1700s, and it...

Settled in 1623, Dover is the oldest permanent settlement in N.H. and the 7th oldest in the U.S.

The city of Dover has a long and colorful history spanning nearly four centuries. Its earliest days as a colonial seaport led to a successful shipbuilding industry in the 1700s, and it flourished in the 19th century as the nation's leading manufacturer of cotton goods. The development of a brijck industry spanned decades of successful mill operations through the middle of the 20th century. Dover's renaissance as a thriving, competitive community continues today.

For a panoramic view of Dover and the surrounding area, visit the Garrison Hill Park and climb to the top of the Garrison Hill Tower.

This content is licenced under a creative commons Attribution-ShareAlike 1.0 licence and has been copied from World66.com.