Amherst

Amherst sits between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the James River in central Virginia, a position that has made it the seat of Amherst County and a local centre north of Lynchburg. The James flows along the county’s southern side, while the western ridges lead toward the Shenandoah Valley. Amherst County was established in 1761 and named for British officer Jeffery Amherst, a colonial-era origin reflected in the town’s administrative role. Nearby Sweet Briar College, founded in 1901, brings a longstanding academic presence to the area. Continue with other webcams from the Amherst area to see how this part of central Virginia connects regionally.

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