Doveton (Tamil: டவுட்டன்), is a neighbourhood in Purasawalkam and Vepery, and is a shopping district in Central Chennai, a metropolitan city in Tamil Nadu, India. It is the unofficial name of the neighbourhood in Purasawalkam. The area of Doveton acquired its name after Capt. John Doveton, who served as a captain commandant of the Seventh Regiment of Infantry.Capt.John Doveton is the Founder of the Doveton Group of Schools situated at no 1,Ritherdon Road, Vepery . The name Doveton originated by the presence of the Doveton group of schools in the area.

The Doveton clock tower is a prominent landmark and is located at the 5 road junction called Doveton Signal.

Surroundings

• Purasawalkam
• Egmore
• Vepery
• Pattalam, Chennai
• Pulianthope
• Basin Bridge
• Otteri
• Perambur
• Kellys
• Kilpauk
• Choolai

Nearby Railway stations

• Chennai Egmore railway station.
• Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M. G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station.