Rutledge, Jess2021-02-122021-02-122011-12https://hdl.handle.net/2097/41205Jess Rutledge, “Dover, Shawnee County,” Chapman Center Research Collections, https://ccrsresearchcollections.omeka.net/items/show/51.For years, the small town of Dover has been a mere blip on the map of Kansas – in fact; it does not appear at all on some maps. Until recently, when a Dover baker won a national pie-baking contest, even residents of Shawnee County, where Dover is located, had heard little about the town. The unincorporated township, which has a population of 1,7342, lies on Kansas Highway 4 about twelve miles southwest of Topeka. Dover truly does embody the saying, “if you blink, you might miss it.” Though Dover might be lost to most Kansas residents, the town remains as a small thriving community with a rich historical background.This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). NOTE: Rights status of accompanying images may differ from text.DoverHeritage Day festivalNorma GrubbShawnee CountySommerset CafeSommerset Shire EnglandText