Information on Amherst, Amherst County
The Town of Amherst is located in the state of Virginia, in Amherst County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Amherst Town HALL, Amherst County
| Amherst Town Hall's address | Amherst Amherst Municipal Building 153 Washington St, PO Box 390 AMHERST VA 24521 United States | |
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| Phone number of Amherst Town Hall | +1 434-946-9400 | |
| Amherst, VA email | Not available | |
| Amherst official website | countyofamherst.com/ | |
| Mayor of Amherst | ||
| Amherst County, Virginia: Vital Records | Amherst vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Virginia birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Amherst
What county is Amherst VA in?Amherst, VA is located in Amherst County |
Where is Amherst, Virginia ?Amherst is located in Amherst County, in the central part of Virginia, USA. Geographically, it is situated near the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It lies approximately 15 miles north of the city of Lynchburg and is well-positioned within the state for access to natural and urban amenities. |
Amherst administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| Commonwealth | Virginia |
| County | Amherst - other counties in Virginia |
Demography of Amherst
| Name of Amherst inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | Not available | N.C / N.C | ||
| Population density in Amherst | Not available | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Amherst, VA
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| AMHERST POST OFFICE | 120 S MAIN STREET | 4349469274 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Amherst
There are 3 bank branches in Amherst.
Branch Banking and Trust Company is the most popular bank in Amherst with 1 branch offices, followed by Bank of the James with 1 branch offices and then First National Bank with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Amherst:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| Branch Banking and Trust Company | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank of the James | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| First National Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Amherst administrative numbers
| Amherst Town code | 5101672 |
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| Amherst Town postcode | 24521 |
Transportation modes in Amherst
| Airport | Lynchburg Regional Airport 19.5 miles 37.1 miles Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport 47.9 miles |
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Amherst territory
| Amherst area | 4,92 sq mi (12,73 km²) |
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| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 37.5819 Longitude: -79.052 Latitude: 37° 34' 55'' North Longitude: 79° 3' 7'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Amherst | Currently, the town Amherst isn’t twinned |
| Namesake of Amherst |
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| Natural parks | Amherst isn't part of a natural park |
What is Amherst close to?
| Nearby cities include: Lynchburg, Lovingston, Buena Vista and Appomattox | ||
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| Buena Vista | Lovingston | Lovingston |
| Lynchburg |  | Lovingston |
| Lynchburg | Lynchburg | Appomattox |
| Lynchburg 14.9 miles | Lovingston 16 miles | Buena Vista 19.6 miles |
| Appomattox 19.8 miles | Rustburg 21.5 miles | Glasgow 22.4 miles |
| Lexington 25.6 miles | Buckingham 27.3 miles | Pamplin City 30 miles |
| Bedford 30.8 miles | ||
Distance between Amherst and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 2206 miles | Houston : 1082 miles | Philadelphia : 270 miles |
| Phoenix : 1870 miles | San Antonio : 1252 miles | San Diego : 2163 miles |
| Dallas : 1053 miles | San Jose : 2329 miles | Jacksonville : 523 miles |
| Indianapolis : 412 miles | San Francisco : 2386 miles | Austin : 1183 miles |
| Columbus : 269 miles | Fort Worth : 1084 miles | Charlotte : 192 miles closest |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Amherst, VA
Elementary schools in Amherst
Amherst Elementary
District of Amherst County Public SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 301
Central Elementary
District of Amherst County Public SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 321
Temperance Elementary
District of Amherst County Public SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 83
Middle schools in Amherst
Amherst Middle
District of Amherst County Public SchoolsLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 347
High schools in Amherst
Amherst County High
District of Amherst County Public SchoolsLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1262
Leisure and activities in Amherst surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Poplar Grove Golf Club | Winton Country Club |
| Boonsboro Country Club to Lynchburg 12.6 miles | |