Pope probably returned to Amherst County after the war, then sold his property and moved to the Richmond area in about 1790.

The Pedlar River flows for its entire length in western Amherst County.

Each forms a portion of Nelson's western border with Amherst County.

In the early days, the major crop raised in Amherst County was tobacco.

It is the county seat of Amherst County.

Berry was born in Amherst County, Virginia, on July 4, 1848.

In 1963, Amherst County proposed a $30,000 bond to build a school for the mission community.

Born in Amherst County, Virginia, Rose attended the common schools.

It is referred to as the oldest house in Amherst County by area residents.

He was educated in his home state, and moved with his parents to Amherst County, Virginia.