North Amherst Center Historic District
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North Amherst Center Historic District is a historic district in Amherst, Massachusetts
. It is a well-preserved example of a traditional farming village. The oldest extant building is the Black Walnut Inn, which dates to the Federal period
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Amherst, Massachusetts
Amherst is a town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States in the Connecticut River valley. As of the 2010 census, the population was 37,819, making it the largest community in Hampshire County . The town is home to Amherst College, Hampshire College, and the University of Massachusetts...
. It is a well-preserved example of a traditional farming village. The oldest extant building is the Black Walnut Inn, which dates to the Federal period
Federalist Era
The Federalist Era was a time period in American history from roughly 1789-1801 when the Federalist Party was dominant in American politics. This period saw the adoption of the United States Constitution and the expansion of the federal government. In addition, the era saw the growth of a strong...
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