Dover

Among the cities of New Hampshire, Dover stands out for the industrial legacy shaped by the Cocheco River. Founded in 1623, it is widely recognized as the state’s oldest permanent settlement. The river’s falls powered early mills, and the red-brick Cocheco Mills district still gives downtown much of its character, recalling the textile industry that drove Dover’s growth in the 19th century. The Cocheco continues south to meet the Salmon Falls River, where the Piscataqua River begins, linking this inland city to the Seacoast. Local museums, shops and public spaces occupy a compact centre where colonial origins and mill-town history meet. See how Dover fits into New Hampshire’s Seacoast region by browsing webcams nearby.

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