Amherst, VA
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Amherst is an incorporated place (Class Code C1) located in Amherst County at latitude 37.585 and longitude -79.051. The elevation is 761 feet. Amherst appears on the Amherst U.S. Geological Survey Map. Amherst County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5). Observes DST? Yes. Current Time. | Amherst, VA ZIP Codes

Amherst had a population of 2,251 with 1,000 housing units; a land area land area of 4.99 sq. miles; a water area of 0 sq. miles; and a population density of 451.34 people per sq. mile for Census 2000. Updated Census Estimates for all incorporated places in Virginia.

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Amherst Arts & Culture

• Virginia's National Historic Landmarks
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Amherst Community Organizations

• American Red Cross - Local Chapter
• Habitat for Humanity - Local Affiliates
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Salvation Army - Local Centers
• VA Facilities in Virginia
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Amherst Data & Demographics

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Amherst Entertainment - Movies

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Amherst Environment & Science

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Amherst Government

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Amherst Health & Medical

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• Virginia Health Statistics - National Center for Health Statistics
• Poison Control & Prevention Centers serving Virginia
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Amherst Jobs & Employment

• Fastest Growing Occupations in Virginia
• Jobs & Employment Center for Amherst, Virginia
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Amherst Newcomer Information

• Virginia Farmers Markets
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Amherst Newspapers, Radio & TV

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Amherst and Greater Virginia Parks & Recreation

• Amherst County Golf Courses
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• Parks in Amherst and Amherst County
• Things To Do in Virginia
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Amherst Pets & Hobbies

• Dog Parks in Virginia
• Where to Bird in Virginia

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Amherst Real Estate - Homes For Sale

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Amherst Schools & Education

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Amherst Travel & Tourism

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