Are you new to the Amherst New Hampshire area?

Moving to a new community can present a challenge or two. We’re here to help! The businesses below welcome you with special offers. We’ve also provided links to various local government Web sites that will, no doubt, be of interest.

Amherst New Hampshire: The Basics

new-to-amherst-new-hampshireLike many New England towns, Amherst was the result of a land grant given to soldiers – in this case, to soldiers in 1728 who had participated in King Philip’s War. Settled about 1733, it was first called “Narragansett Number 3,” and then later “Souhegan Number 3.” In 1741, settlers formed the Congregational church and hired the first minister. Chartered in 1760 by Colonial Governor Benning Wentworth, the town was named for Lord General Jeffrey Amherst, who commanded British forces in North America during the French and Indian War. Lord Jeffrey Amherst is also infamous for initiating the practice of giving smallpox blankets to Native Americans in a genocidal effort “to Extirpate this Execrable Race” (as quoted from his letter to Colonel Henry Bouquet on July 16, 1763). (Source Wikipedia)

Amherst New Hampshire: City and Government Links

Detailed City Profile
Anything you could want to know and more

http://www.amherstnh.gov
The official web site for the city of Amherst, NH covering all local government news and information.

http://souhegan.net
Website for Amherst NH Chamber of Commerce.

http://www.amherstpolice.com
The Amherst, New Hampshire Police Department website.

http://amherstnh.gov/emergency-services/fire-department
The Amherst, NH Fire Department Website.

http://www.sprise.com
Welcome to the Amherst School District website!