Dorchester County is named for its first settlement area, which was established by Congregationalists in 1696.

He was originally buried at his family farm in Dorchester County.

A very small portion of the town extends into Dorchester County.

It is the county seat of Dorchester County and the county's largest municipality.

Trinity Church, Dorchester County, dates to the 17th century, possibly 1675, and is thus older.

Goldsborough was the sheriff of Dorchester County from 1761 to 1765.

Dorchester County is the name of two counties in the United States:

It is located in Dorchester County, near the town of Linkwood.

It is currently the only art school in Dorchester County.

Many of the residents of Dorchester County make their living as farmers or working on the water.