Amherst County, Virginia

 

Renovation to the Amherst Station is currently underway!  The Friends of the Historic Train Station have relocated the station to the Rt. 60 / Rt. 29 crossroads and are now in the process of renovating the structure.  This building is to be used for a Welcome Center to Amherst County and offices for the Chamber of Commerce.  Grant funding for this project is through the Transportation Enhancement Program.

 

Built by Southern Railway in 1913-1914, the station was used for a passenger depot and later passenger/freight  depot.  Passenger service ended in the 1960's and freight services ended in the 1970's. 

 

You may reach the Friends of the Historic Amherst Train Station by writing to: 

 

Friends of the Historic Amherst Train Station

PO Box 1812

Amherst, VA  24521