Amherst

Amherst spreads across the northeastern part of Erie County at about 185 meters elevation, combining residential streets, shopping areas, and parks. The town connects quiet neighborhoods with commercial zones and public green spaces that residents use for everyday life and recreation.

The state of New York created this town on April 10, 1818, naming it after Lord Jeffrey Amherst, who led British forces in North America starting in 1758. The following decades gradually turned forested land into settled areas with roads and public buildings.

The Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village displays how the area changed from forest to suburbs through objects and buildings from different periods. Visitors can see tools, structures, and household items that show what life was like in earlier times.

Several public facilities are available, including Clearfield Community Center Park, Northtown Center with its ice rink, and three branches of the library system. Visitors looking for orientation can find local signage and accessible paths in most parks and community areas.

Five colleges and universities operate here, including the University at Buffalo North Campus, Daemen University, and Erie Community College. These institutions bring students and faculty together daily, shaping the character of whole neighborhoods.

Location: Erie County

Elevation above the sea: 182 m

Website: https://amherst.ny.us

GPS coordinates: 42.97833,-78.80000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:55