Amherst, Massachusetts, United States
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About
Amherst is a populated place located in Hampshire county Massachusetts in the United States of America. It is at 42.3803676 latitude and -72.523143 longitude. Amherst is at an elevation of 82 ft (269 m). The USGS map that contains this location is titled "Mount Toby".
Description
7 mi ENE of Northampton; Town of Amherst.
History
Named for Sir Jeffery [Lord] Amherst, General and officer against the French. (MGB 1932Austin).
Location Details
| Type of Place: | Populated Place |
| Latitude: | 42.3803676 |
| Longitude: | -72.523143 |
| Elevation: | 82 ft / 269 m |
| County: | Hampshire |
| USGS Map Name: | Mount Toby |
