Dover, New Hampshire NH Hotels/Motels/Lodging

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Dover is a small city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, in the United States of America. The population was 26,884 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Strafford County. Dover is home to McIntosh College.

Dover features the Woodman Institute, a museum created in 1915 with a bequest of $100,000 from philanthropist Annie Woodman to encourage her city's education in history, science and the arts.

The museum's campus now includes three brick houses of Federal style architecture, one of which is the former home of noted abolitionist, Senator John P. Hale. Inside are exhibits of local history and natural history (encompassing the largest American rock and mineral collection north of Boston), in addition to art and antiques. One famous item is the saddle in which President Abraham Lincoln rode to review troops shortly before his assassination. A generous collection of artifacts showcases the nation's past, with a special emphasis on Dover's history.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 75.2 km² (29.0 mi²). 69.2 km² (26.7 mi²) of it is land and 6.1 km² (2.3 mi²) of it is water, comprising 8.06% of the town. Dover is drained by the Cochecho and Bellamy rivers. Long Hill, elevation 300 feet (91 meters) above sea level and located 3 miles northwest of the city center, is the highest point in Dover. Garrison Hill, elevation 284 feet (86.5 meters), is a prominent hill rising directly above the center city, with a park and lookout tower on top.

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