Welcome to Dovray ...
The city of Dovray is located in Murray County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Dovray, you might consider that their post office opened in 1895.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Dovray has a population of 51 people<2> (see below for details).
Dovray is 1,500 feet [457 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Dovray lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for Dovray: (507)
The ZIP code for Dovray: 56125<4>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Dovray had an population of 51 people. This is a decrease of 10.53% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 23.88% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Dovray had a population of 57 people. This makes Dovray the county's 9th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 57 people, the population of Dovray decreased 14.93% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 67 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Dovray.
Communities near Dovray ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Dovray.
- Tracy
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tracy have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tracy
- Tracy is located in Lyon County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,055 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tracy <6>
- Slayton
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slayton
- Slayton is located in Murray County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,959 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Slayton <6>
- Fulda
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fulda
- Fulda is located in Murray County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,206 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fulda <6>
- Walnut Grove
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Grove
- Walnut Grove is located in Redwood County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 798 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Walnut Grove <6>
- Lamberton
(18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lamberton have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lamberton
- Lamberton is located in Redwood County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 759 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lamberton <6>
- Westbrook
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westbrook
- Westbrook is located in Cottonwood County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 712 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Westbrook <6>
- Jeffers
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the east) - Currie
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Currie
- Currie is located in Murray County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 212 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Currie <6>
- Storden
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the east) - Avoca
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Dovray. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Dovray.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Dovray. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Dovray.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Dovray. See our Newspapers Page for Dovray.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Dovray ...
Looking for more information about Dovray? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Dovray, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Dovray.
Adding Dovray to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Dovray in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Dovray was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Dovray post office opened in 1895.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Dovray.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Dovray. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Murray County: www.murray-countymn.com/
The official website for State of Minnesota: https://mn.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Minnesota's counties, including Murray, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Dovray. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Dovray - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Dovray). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Dovray or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |