Overview
The Cocheco Mills are large brick textile mills along the Cocheco River in downtown Dover, now home to offices, apartments and restaurants.
History
The mills grew in the 1820s. In 1828 women workers there staged one of the first strikes by women in America.
Today
The restored mills anchor Dover's downtown.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.