Incorporated in 1918, South Amherst is a small village in Lorain County, Ohio. Situated south of Amherst and north of Oberlin, South Amherst is home to Buckeye Quarry, said to be the world’s largest sandstone quarry. Reuben Webb and his family, the community’s first settlers, came to South Amherst in 181, settling along South Ridge Road and what is now the corner of Quarry Road.
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Headquartered in South Amherst, Ohio, the public school administrative district operates Firelands Elementary School, South Amherst Middle School, Firelands High School, and a digital academy, each of which are profiled, with schedules and contacts.
http://www.firelandsschools.org/
Peck & Peck Public Accountants, Inc.
Offering accounting and bookkeeping services for large or small businesses or sole proprietorships, the South Amherst, Ohio company’s services include monthly and quarterly writ-ups and financial statements, year-end tax planning and preparation, and other accounting services.
http://www.peck-cpa.com/
Offering more than 3,600 square feet of shopping area in a one hundred year old building that once housed a general store, the business features a full line of quilting supplies, including cotton fabrics, patterns, notions and books, many of which are available from its online shopping area.
http://www.quiltskreations.com/
South Amherst High School served the Ohio community from 1923 to 1988. The South Amherst Alumni Association maintains this site. Its officers and schedules are posted, along with a history of the school, photographs, member forums, notices and contacts.
http://www.sahscavs.com/
The interdenominational church is situated on West Main Street in South Amherst, Ohio. Its history and ministries are highlighted, along with schedules, a newsletter. and sermon notes.
http://www.thesanctuary.org/
The official site for the village offers a history and a brief overview of the community, its officials, committees, and a meeting schedule. Municipal departments, facilities and services are highlighted, with contact data.
http://www.villageofsouthamherst.com/
Village of South Amherst Police Department
The South Amherst PD is the primary law enforcement agency for the village. Its site offers information about vacation house checks, lost and found data, and department contacts.
http://www.southamherstpd.com/
