History Amherst was laid out and platted on its present site in 1890 when the railroad was built through that territory. It was named after Amherst College, in Massachusetts. Amherst was incorporated as a village in 1894.
History Amherst was laid o:.ut and platted on its !present site in 1890 when? the rai:lroad was built through that territory. It was named after Amherst College, in Massachusetts. Amherst was incorporated as a village in 1894.