Amherst, College town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts
The town spans across 27.7 square miles of valley plateau surrounded by hills, with three major educational institutions shaping its landscape and demographics.
Founded in 1703 and named after Jeffery Amherst, the settlement transformed from a rural community into an educational center through the establishment of multiple colleges.
The Emily Dickinson Museum preserves the residence of the renowned poet, offering regular tours and educational programs about her life and literary contributions.
The council-manager government system involves 13 council members who oversee municipal services and maintain communication channels with residents through online platforms.
The Five College consortium allows students from Amherst College, Hampshire College, and University of Massachusetts Amherst to cross-register for courses at member institutions.
Location: Hampshire County
Inception: 1703
Elevation above the sea: 90 m
Website: http://amherstma.gov
GPS coordinates: 42.36667,-72.51667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:31
Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium
2 km
Emily Dickinson Museum
1.1 km
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
5.2 km
Post-Attack Command and Control System Facility, Hadley
7.1 km
Bare Mountain
7.2 km
Curry Hicks Cage
2.5 km
Theodore Baird Residence
1.8 km
Mount Norwottuck
6.8 km
Mead Art Museum
481 m
Mount Holyoke Range State Park
6.6 km
Beneski Museum of Natural History, Amherst College
639 m
Amherst West Cemetery
1.4 km
Murray D. Lincoln Campus Center
2.9 km
John W. Lederle Graduate Research Center
3.2 km
Apiary Laboratory
2.4 km
Old Chapel (Amherst, Massachusetts)
2.7 km
Randolph W. Bromery Center for the Arts
2.3 km
Orchard Hill Observatory
3.1 km
Mount Hitchcock
7.2 km
Morrill Science Center
2.7 km
Dickinson Historic District
1.1 km
University Museum of Contemporary Art
2.5 km
Long Mountain
7.4 km
Ellis Drive Historical Area
3.1 km
Goodwin Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
701 m
George N. Parks Minuteman Marching Band Building
2.8 km
Strong House
1.1 km
Fernald Hall
2.5 kmReviews
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