Amherst, Suburban town in Erie County, United States
Amherst extends across northeastern Erie County with an elevation of 185 meters, containing residential neighborhoods, commercial zones, and public recreational spaces.
The State of New York established Amherst on April 10, 1818, naming it after Lord Jeffrey Amherst, who commanded British forces in North America from 1758.
The Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village maintains exhibits documenting the transformation of Amherst from forested land to contemporary suburban development through historical artifacts.
The town operates multiple public facilities, including the Clearfield Community Center Park, Northtown Center ice arena, and three branches of the public library system.
Five higher education institutions operate within Amherst, including the University at Buffalo North Campus, Daemen University, and Erie Community College.
Location: Erie County
Elevation above the sea: 182 m
Website: https://amherst.ny.us
GPS coordinates: 42.97833,-78.80000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:20
Erie Canal
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University at Buffalo Stadium
3 km
All-High Stadium
4.7 km
Duff's Famous Wings
8.7 km
Williamsville South High School
5.7 km
Glen Falls
4.8 km
Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
8.3 km
Riviera Theatre
8.1 km
North Tonawanda Barrel Organ Factory
9.9 km
Edmund B. Hayes Hall
3.2 km
Town of Tonawanda Veterans Memorial
4.6 km
Herschell–Spillman Motor Company Complex
7.8 km
Kensington Gardens Apartment Complex
4.1 km
The Museum of disABILITY History
1.9 km
Williamsville Water Mill Complex
5.8 km
Ghostlight Theatre
8.4 km
Former Reformed Mennonite Church
3.8 km
Carnegie Library
7.8 km
St. Mary of the Angels Motherhouse Complex
4.3 km
Public School No. 63
4.1 km
Tonawanda Armory
9.4 km
Williamsville Christian Church
5 km
Entranceway at Main Street at Lafayette Boulevard
1.5 km
Entranceway at Main Street at LeBrun Road
1.6 km
Entranceway at Main Street at Darwin Drive
2.6 km
Entranceway at Main Street at High Park Boulevard
1.5 km
Edward A. Diebolt House
3.2 km
Entranceway at Main Street at Westfield Road and Ivyhurst Road
1.6 kmReviews
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