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Amherst, Virginia

Amherst is a town located in Amherst County, Virginia, and serves as the county seat. According to the 2010 census, the town had a population of 2,231 residents. It is a small town within the larger Amherst County.

April 15, 1910: Amherst Incorporation

On April 15, 1910, Amherst was officially incorporated by order of the Circuit Court.

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1950: Charter Granted

In 1950, the General Assembly granted a charter to the town of Amherst.

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2000: Census Data

According to the 2000 census, Amherst had a population of 2,251 people, 940 households, and 568 families, with a population density of 451.3 people per square mile.

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2010: Population Count

In 2010, the population of Amherst, Virginia was recorded as 2,231 according to the census.

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2014: Centra Announces New Facility

In 2014, Centra announced its plans to open a new ambulatory care facility in Amherst.

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2017: Amherst Milling Co. Closes

In 2017, the Amherst Milling Co., located at the Thompson's Mill-Amherst Mill Complex, ceased its production of cornmeal and flour and closed down.

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2018: Virginia Landmarks Register

In 2018, the Virginia Department of Historic Resources added the Thompson's Mill-Amherst Mill Complex building to its Virginia Landmarks Register.

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