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Amherst Historical Society, Amherst, OH
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Amherst Historical Society

A nonprofit history group in Amherst, Ohio, focused on local life and the area's sandstone heritage.

113 S. Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001 · Amherst, OH

About Amherst Historical Society

The Amherst Historical Society is a nonprofit group in Lorain County, Ohio, that gathers, safeguards, and explains the history of the Amherst area. Its work centers on the local sandstone industry and runs through the Amherst Sandstone Village and the Quigley Museum. The site lists a range of buildings to explore, including a blacksmith shop, a one-room schoolhouse, a caboose, and an octagonal barn. Visitors are asked to contact the society to arrange a tour of its museums, and tours are offered on a donation basis.

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