North Amherst Center Historic District, Amherst
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Facts and practical information
The North Amherst Center Historic District encompasses the center of North Amherst, part of the town of Amherst, Massachusetts. It is a well-preserved example of a traditional farming village, centered at the five-way junction of Meadow, Pine, and North Pleasant Streets, and Sunderland and Montague Roads. The area developed as a village center in the early 19th century, and has been relatively little-changed since the late 19th century. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. ()
Amherst
North Amherst Center Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Orchard Hill Observatory, University of Massachusetts Amherst College of Natural Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst College of Nursing, University of Massachusetts Amherst College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.