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Amherst County Government Offices, Facilities, and Services
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Amherst County Circuit Court
113 Taylor Street, Amherst, VA 24521

The Amherst County Circuit Court, located in the Amherst County Courthouse, handles all civil cases with claims of more than $15,000, serious criminal cases known as felonies, and family matters such as divorce.


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Amherst County General District Court
113 Taylor Street, Amherst, VA 24521

The Amherst County General District Court, located in the Amherst County Courthouse, hears traffic violation cases, minor criminal cases known as misdemeanors, and civil cases such as landlord and tenant disputes, contract disputes, and personal injury actions.


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Amherst County Health Department
224 Second Street, Amherst, VA 24521

The Amherst County Health Department is part of the Virginia Department of Health’s Central Virginia Health District.


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Amherst County High School
139 Lancer Lane, Amherst, VA 2421

Amherst County High School is Amherst County’s and the Town of Amherst’s only high school. It enrolls children in grades 9 through 12.


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Amherst County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
113 Taylor Street, Amherst, VA 24521

The Amherst County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, located in the Amherst County Courthouse, handles cases involving children accused of delinquent acts or traffic infractions, children who have been subjected to abuse or neglect, spouses seeking support after separation, and a host of other similar cases.


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Amherst County Planning and Zoning Department
153 Washington Street, Amherst, VA 24521

 


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Amherst County Public Library
382 South Main Street, Amherst, VA 24521

The Amherst County Public Library was founded in 1964.


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Amherst County Sheriff’s Office
115 Taylor Street, Amherst, VA 24521

 


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Amherst County Visitor Center
328 Richmond Highway, Suite A, Amherst, VA 24521

 


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Amherst Elementary School
156 Davis Street, Amherst, VA 24521

Amherst Elementary School is the Town of Amherst’s only elementary school. It enrolls children in grades pre-k through 5.


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Courts
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Amherst County Circuit Court
113 Taylor Street, Amherst, VA 24521

The Amherst County Circuit Court, located in the Amherst County Courthouse, handles all civil cases with claims of more than $15,000, serious criminal cases known as felonies, and family matters such as divorce.


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Amherst County General District Court
113 Taylor Street, Amherst, VA 24521

The Amherst County General District Court, located in the Amherst County Courthouse, hears traffic violation cases, minor criminal cases known as misdemeanors, and civil cases such as landlord and tenant disputes, contract disputes, and personal injury actions.


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Amherst County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
113 Taylor Street, Amherst, VA 24521

The Amherst County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, located in the Amherst County Courthouse, handles cases involving children accused of delinquent acts or traffic infractions, children who have been subjected to abuse or neglect, spouses seeking support after separation, and a host of other similar cases.


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Federal Government Offices, Facilities, and Services
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United States Postal Service
120 South Main Street, Amherst, VA 24521

 


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Libraries
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Amherst County Public Library
382 South Main Street, Amherst, VA 24521

The Amherst County Public Library was founded in 1964.


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Parks
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Old Mill Park
Scotts Hill Rd, Amherst, VA 24521

Old Mill Park, located at the end of Scotts Mill Road, is a 7.1 acre passive park with several benches and picnic tables.


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Village Garden Club Memorial Park
108 East Court Street, Amherst, VA 24521

 


Police
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Amherst County Sheriff’s Office
115 Taylor Street, Amherst, VA 24521

 


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Town of Amherst Police Department
127 West Court Street, Amherst, VA 24521

 


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Virginia State Police: Area 20 Office
515 South Main Street, Amherst, VA 24521

The Virginia State Police Area 20 Office serves Amherst and Campbell counties.


Political Party Headquarters
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Amherst County Democratic Committee Headquarters
194 Second Street, Amherst, VA 24521

The Amherst County Democratic Committee is dedicated to supporting Democratic candidates on the local, state, and national levels. They believe that government works best when it serves all people.


Post Offices
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United States Postal Service
120 South Main Street, Amherst, VA 24521

 


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Schools
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Amherst County High School
139 Lancer Lane, Amherst, VA 2421

Amherst County High School is Amherst County’s and the Town of Amherst’s only high school. It enrolls children in grades 9 through 12.


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Amherst Elementary School
156 Davis Street, Amherst, VA 24521

Amherst Elementary School is the Town of Amherst’s only elementary school. It enrolls children in grades pre-k through 5.


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Town of Amherst Government Offices, Facilities, and Services
Amherst Town Hall sign with a building in the background
Amherst Town Hall
174 South Main Street, Amherst, VA 24521

 


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Old Mill Park
Scotts Hill Rd, Amherst, VA 24521

Old Mill Park, located at the end of Scotts Mill Road, is a 7.1 acre passive park with several benches and picnic tables.


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Rutledge Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
448 Industrial Park Drive, Amherst, VA 24521

The Rutledge Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant provides sanitary sewer service for most residences and businesses within the Town of Amherst corporate limits and several areas beyond.


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Town of Amherst Police Department
127 West Court Street, Amherst, VA 24521

 


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Town of Amherst Water Treatment Plant
208 Grandview Drive, Amherst, VA 24521

The Town of Amherst Water Treatment Plant provides safe, clean, and affordable drinking water to the residents and businesses of the town and several surrounding areas.


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Village Garden Club Memorial Park
108 East Court Street, Amherst, VA 24521

 


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Virginia State Government Offices, Facilities, and Services
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Virginia State Police: Area 20 Office
515 South Main Street, Amherst, VA 24521

The Virginia State Police Area 20 Office serves Amherst and Campbell counties.


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Wastewater Treatment Plants
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Rutledge Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
448 Industrial Park Drive, Amherst, VA 24521

The Rutledge Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant provides sanitary sewer service for most residences and businesses within the Town of Amherst corporate limits and several areas beyond.


Water Treatment Plants
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Town of Amherst Water Treatment Plant
208 Grandview Drive, Amherst, VA 24521

The Town of Amherst Water Treatment Plant provides safe, clean, and affordable drinking water to the residents and businesses of the town and several surrounding areas.


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Welcome to the Town of Amherst!