Editing Dover, New York (section)

==History==
In 1637, the [[Pequot people]] had been driven from their former homes in Connecticut and settled in what is now Dover. They were led by [[Gideon Mauwee]] for part of their time in this location.<ref>Smith, James H., ''History of Dutchess County, New York''. ([[Interlaken, New York]]: Heart of the Lakes Publishing, 1980) p. 20</ref>

The town was formed in 1807 from part of the town of Pawling. The first town meeting took place in the home of John Preston, an early settler. That home, built circa 1730, is now an inn and restaurant known as Old Drovers Inn.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.olddroversinn.com|title=Old Drovers Inn Bed & Breakfast - The Return of a Classic Early American Inn|website=www.olddroversinn.com}}</ref>

The [[Harlem Valley Psychiatric Center]] (1924–1994) was a major source of employment for Dover and the surrounding areas. When the center was closed in 1994, many businesses in the area were hit hard. Many of the brick and marble buildings on the grounds still stand. The property and buildings were purchased in 2003 by the Benjamin Development Corporation. It was acquired by [[Olivet University]] in 2013 and now serves as the [[Evangelical Center]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=July 1, 2022 |title=Olivet University New York Campus Transitions Its Focus to Serving as Global Mission Hub |url=https://evangelicalcenter.org/2022/07/01/olivet-university-new-york-campus-transitions-its-focus-to-serving-as-global-mission-hub/ |access-date=August 2, 2023 |website=World Evangelical Center |language=en-US}}</ref> The buildings are currently being renovated and restored.