Dover, North Carolina
Dover: town in Craven County, North Carolina, United States.
About
Dover is a town located in the county of Craven in the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Quick Facts about Dover
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Craven County |
| Different from | Dover |
| Postal code | 28526 |
| Phone Area Codes | 252 |
| Water as percent of area | 0% |
| Land as percent of area | 100% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.2163,-77.4369 |
| Altitude | 62 feet / 19 meters |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 23:40:07 (15th September 2026) |
Geography
Dover is located at 35°12'59"N 77°26'13"W (35.2162700, -77.4369100).
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People born in Dover (1)
U.S. military veteran Mary Ellen West was born in Dover
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Dover, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198817 | Lenoir Community College | Kinston (NC) | 28502-0188 |
| 198367 | Craven Community College | New Bern (NC) | 28562-4900 |
| 199333 | Pitt Community College | Winterville (NC) | 28590 |
| 198464 | East Carolina University | Greenville (NC) | 27858-4353 |
| 483425 | Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design | Greenville (NC) | 27858-3344 |
Nearby Transit Stations (11)
Rail and bus stations connected to Dover, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNC | Kinston, NC | 101 East New Bern Road | BUS |
| NBR | New Bern, NC | 203 South Front Street | BUS |
| GRN | Greenville, NC | Second and Reade Streets | BUS |
| JNC | Jacksonville, NC | 850 New Bridge Street | BUS |
| GBO | Goldsboro, NC | 1615 East Beech Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Dover.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Dover Post Office | Dover (NC) | 28526 |
| Cove City Post Office | Cove City (NC) | 28523 |
| Kinston Post Office | Kinston (NC) | 28501 |
| Plaza Kinston Post Office | Kinston (NC) | 28501 |
| Grifton Post Office | Grifton (NC) | 28530 |
Other places with the same name (9)
- Dover, Delaware city in and county seat of Kent County, Delaware, United States, and capital city of Delaware. with a population of 38,199 people.
- Dover, New Hampshire county seat city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States. with a population of 32,443 people.
- Dover, New Jersey town in New Jersey, USA. with a population of 17,619 people.
- Dover, Massachusetts town of the United States. with a population of 6,119 people.
- Dover, Ohio city in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States. with a population of 2,527 people.
- Dover, Pennsylvania borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. with a population of 1,981 people.
- Dover, Tennessee city in Stewart County, Tennessee. with a population of 1,578 people.
- Dover, Arkansas small town in Pope County, Arkansas, United States. with a population of 1,445 people.
- Dover, Vermont town in Vermont. with a population of 1,057 people.
Other cities in Craven County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Craven County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New Bern | 29,940 | City in and county seat of Craven County, North Carolina |
| Havelock | 19,593 | City in Craven County, North Carolina, United States |
| James City | 5,899 | Census designated place |
| Trent Woods | 3,991 | City in Craven County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| River Bend | 3,006 | City in Craven County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Fairfield Harbour | 2,952 | Census-designated place in Craven County, North Carolina |
| Neuse Forest | 2,005 | Township in Craven County, North Carolina |