Amherst County, Administrative county in Virginia, United States
Located in the Piedmont region, Amherst County spans 479 square miles of land with four lakes and stretches of the Appalachian Trail within its boundaries.
The county was formed in 1758 from Albemarle County and received its name from Lord Jeffery Amherst, who served as a military commander in North America.
The county maintains a strong agricultural tradition that evolved from tobacco farming to include apple orchards, marking the transformation of local farming practices.
The Board of Supervisors governs the county through five district representatives who manage public services and community development programs.
The county contains 25 miles of the Appalachian Trail through George Washington National Forest, connecting to peaks like Mount Pleasant and Cole Mountain.
Location: Virginia
Inception: 1758
Capital city: Amherst
Shares border with: Rockbridge County, Nelson County, Appomattox County, Campbell County, Lynchburg, Bedford County
Website: http://countyofamherst.com
GPS coordinates: 37.61000,-79.14000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:15
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