Amherst New Hampshire Virtual Visit

Amherst New Hampshire Real Estate Tour - A Visit to the Community

Amherst, New Hampshire has a population of more than 11,000, which continues to grow each year as people are attracted to its well-regarded school system. A quiet community at the heart of southern New Hampshire's Souhegan Valley, the town offers an accessible location near Boston, the seacoast and the White Mountains, a thriving local business climate, striking natural and historical scenery, and excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation and leisure.

First settled in about 1733, the town was incorporated in 1760 and named in honor of Lord General Jeffrey Amherst, who led British and North American forces during the French and Indian War. The town was named the county seat of Hillsborough County in 1770, but reamained predominantly rural in nature even as water-powered industry grew rapidly in neighboring communities throughout the 19th century. It was not until after World War II that the community saw considerable growth; with the expansion of the highways and other major transportation routes, young families flocked to the suburbs and southern New Hampshire emerged as part of the Greater Boston region.

Despite its convenient location near New England's largest cities and major tourist attractions, Amherst maintains a striking balance of historic rural ambience and contemporary business establishments. The community prides itself on preserving its colonial flair, the centerpiece of which is the village green in the center of town. The town center is filled with a bounty of historic architecture, incluiding antique colonial homes, the original schoolhouse, the Village Market, Amherst Town Hall, a real estate office and the Congregational Church. Most of the community's industry and commerce is located on route 101A, outside the center of the town.

Civic participation is a high priority among residents, and the community enjoys a position as one of the first towns to be visited by political delegates during the campaign season. Residents enjoy annual events such as the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, the fourth of July Parade and band concert, and Halloween festivities, all of which strengthen the ties in the community.

Area students, along with those from neighboring Mont Vernon, attend the award-winning Souhegan High School, which is aimed at producing community leaders. Souhegan operates under the Coalition of Essential Schools curriculum, a novel approach to education that emphasizes student independence.

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