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Dorchester, Nebraska

Dorchester is a village in Saline County, Nebraska, United States. Dorchester was platted in 1870 when the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad was extended to that point.  The village was established as a community in July of 1881. It was likely named after Dorchester, Massachusetts, although some say it was named for Dorchester, in England, which in any case is the namesake of the Massachusetts city.

As of the census of 2010, there were 586 people, 233 households, and 166 families residing in the village.

Notable people from Dorchester include:

  • Jefferson Coates – Medal of Honor recipient
  • Fred Gustus Johnson – U.S. Representative and Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska
  • Don Eret – Active in Democratic politics having served as chair of the Saline County democratic Party for three years. Nebraska State Senate from 1983 to 1987; sought the Democratic nomination for governor in 1990.

Upcoming Events

Jan
13
Thu
all-day Foot Clinic @ Dorchester Community Building
Foot Clinic @ Dorchester Community Building
Jan 13 – Nov 10 all-day
 
Feb
10
Thu
all-day Foot Clinic @ Dorchester Community Building
Foot Clinic @ Dorchester Community Building
Feb 10 – Dec 8 all-day
 
Mar
10
Thu
all-day Foot Clinic @ Dorchester Community Building
Foot Clinic @ Dorchester Community Building
Mar 10 2022 – Jan 5 2023 all-day
 
Apr
14
Thu
all-day Foot Clinic @ Dorchester Community Building
Foot Clinic @ Dorchester Community Building
Apr 14 2022 – Feb 9 2023 all-day
 
May
12
Thu
all-day Foot Clinic @ Dorchester Community Building
Foot Clinic @ Dorchester Community Building
May 12 2022 – Mar 9 2023 all-day
 
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Notices

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  • Dorchester Community Clean-up will be from Saturday, April 23rd to May 14th. The dump site will be open during regular business days/hours.
  • The Dump Site is now open! Mon & Wed 3-7 pm & Sat. 9-5pm.
  • Pay your utility bill online!
    • http://ne.gov/go/dorchester
  • After Hours Emergency for Water, Sewer and Streets 402-381-8442
  • After Hours Power Outage Dispatch 402-826-4312 


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dorchester@diodecom.net

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