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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

Mar
1
Mon
7:00 pm Village Board of Trustees Meeting @ Dorchester Community Building
Village Board of Trustees Meeting @ Dorchester Community Building
Mar 1 @ 7:00 pm
 
Mar
11
Thu
all-day Foot Clinic @ Dorchester Community Building
Foot Clinic @ Dorchester Community Building
Mar 11 all-day
Please call Saline County Aging Services @ 402-821-3330 to schedule an appointment.
Mar
15
Mon
7:00 pm School Board Meeting @ Dorchester Public School
School Board Meeting @ Dorchester Public School
Mar 15 @ 7:00 pm
 
Apr
5
Mon
7:00 pm Village Board of Trustees Meeting @ Dorchester Community Building
Village Board of Trustees Meeting @ Dorchester Community Building
Apr 5 @ 7:00 pm
 
Apr
12
Mon
8:00 pm School Board Meeting
School Board Meeting
Apr 12 @ 8:00 pm
 
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