Amherst County, Virginia
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Amherst County was formed in 1761, from parts of Albemarle County. The county was named for Sir Jeffrey Amherst, known as the "Conqueror of Canada". Jeffrey Amherst was named Governor of Virginia, although he never came to the colony.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amherst_County,_Virginia
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Coordinates: 37°36'6"N 79°9'12"W
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