The City of Amherst, Ohio
Amherst, Ohio is a beautiful community located in Lorain County Ohio. The city has a rich, interesting heritage, and its inhabitants are very proud of the safe streets, beautiful historic downtown, and the renowned school system. Amherst is known as the "Sandstone Center of the World," and its quarries were once one of the most prolific suppliers of sandstone for building projects all around the country. Even to this day, structures around Amherst and Lorain County can be found that were built with sandstone from the local quarries. Amherst is currently served by Mayor David Taylor.
Other current City of Amherst elected officials in Amherst include First Ward Councilman Steve Bukovac, Amherst Councilman in the Second Ward Glenn Loughrie, Third Ward Councilman Joe Gambish, Fourth Ward Councilwoman Jennifer Wasilk, Councilman At-Large Frank Janik, Council President John Dietrich, Auditor Dave Kukucka, Treasurer Mark Hullman, and Law Director Tony Pecora. (Please note that Gambish has indicated that he will challenge Taylor as an Independent candidate in the 2011 general election.)
New candidates for office in Amherst in the 2011 General Election include At-Large Council candidate Joe Miller and At-Large Council candidate Steve Mihalcik.
Other current City of Amherst elected officials in Amherst include First Ward Councilman Steve Bukovac, Amherst Councilman in the Second Ward Glenn Loughrie, Third Ward Councilman Joe Gambish, Fourth Ward Councilwoman Jennifer Wasilk, Councilman At-Large Frank Janik, Council President John Dietrich, Auditor Dave Kukucka, Treasurer Mark Hullman, and Law Director Tony Pecora. (Please note that Gambish has indicated that he will challenge Taylor as an Independent candidate in the 2011 general election.)
New candidates for office in Amherst in the 2011 General Election include At-Large Council candidate Joe Miller and At-Large Council candidate Steve Mihalcik.
The History of Amherst, Ohio
Amherst has a rich, vibrant and interesting history.
German immigrants established the town of Amherst OH at the beginning of the 19th Century. The founder of Amherst, a man named Jacob Shupe, built a gristmill, sawmill and distillery in the new settlement, and went on to encourage an influx of other industries in the area. His home was located near Beaver Creek on a hill, and you can visit his original residence today (it's part of a historical museum in the city).Thanks to as many as nine sandstone quarries operating in the Amherst at its peak, the city became known as the Sandstone Capital of the World. The quarries provided grindstones and building materials for projects in Lorain County and across the country.
Amherst, Ohio Population and Demographics
In the last United States Census, which was completed in 2000, Amherst Ohio had a total population of 11,797 people. At the time, the city was home to 3,388 families and 4,459 households.Amherst is a family-focused community, and its residents take great pride in their clean streets, well-managed downtown and local schools. Politics in Amherst is much less partisan than in other Lorain County cities, with both Democrats and Republicans being represented on the City Council and in city government.
Amherst, Ohio Links
- Amherst, Ohio Facebook Group
- The Amherst Facebook Group is the place where thousands of members share photos, news and information about things that are happening in Amherst. Many people who grew up in the area visit this page to share memories and reconnect with old classmates and neighbors.
- Phil Van Treuren's Facebook Page
- The official Facebook page of Amherst City Councilman At-Large Phil Van Treuren.
- Amherst Ohio on HubPages
- Another page with great information and photos of Amherst, OH 44001
Phil Van Treuren's Amherst, Ohio Blog
Amherst Government, Issues, News
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