Amherst, Massachusetts

Amherst is a town located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 34,874. It is located in the Connecticut River valley. It is home to Amherst College, Hampshire College, and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, three of the Five Colleges. The name of the town is properly pronounced without the h: "Ammerst".

Related Topics:
Hampshire County, Massachusetts - 2000 - Connecticut River - Amherst College - Hampshire College - University of Massachusetts at Amherst - Five Colleges

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For geographic and demographic information on specific parts of the town of Amherst, please see the articles on Amherst Center, North Amherst, and South Amherst.

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Amherst Center - North Amherst - South Amherst

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