Many of the Dover PA homes for sale you’ll find are close to the early settlements that shaped the area, going as far back as 1681 when Charles II, King of England, granted the charter to William Penn. Today, you’ll find that Dover is still connected to its Western European roots.

You’ll find that Dover PA homes for sale are near areas where immigrants from England, Ireland, Scotland and Germany built a new life. The majority of original European settlers though were mostly German, coming from Palatinate country along the Rhine River. They either came directly from Germany or from countries like Switzerland or Holland to escape religious persecution. The religions they brought were mostly of the Lutheran and Reformed Congregations, but the early German settlers brought customs of the Fatherland, the church and the school. A majority of the settlers farmed in Dover’s abundant land, bringing in income from corn, wheat, potatoes in the south section, peaches and strawberries in the north. Other industries included weaving, tanning, quarrying, and harness and wagon making. Now, you won’t find wagon makers today, but you will find that many of the Dover PA homes for sale are near various industries.

If living in an area where the rich history of it is not forgotten, consider moving into one of the Dover PA homes for sale. Help-U-Sell REALTORs® will assist you in finding a great home to suit all your family's needs. To learn more, simply contact us today.