125 responses to Kentucky Amish

  • Marcus Yoder
    Comment on Kentucky Amish (February 14th, 2012 at 06:42)

    There are Amish at Crab Orchard just north of Danville.The latest budget has statistics for 2011. 87 households 4 church districts and 4 school’s. I have an address for one of the Amish bulk food stores Yoder’s 87 Ky Hwy. 3246 Crab Orchard,Ky. 40419

  • lou brummitt
    Comment on Kentucky Amish (February 20th, 2012 at 12:55)

    looking for a furniture craftsman

    I am trying to find someone who could make four oak seats for my diningroom chairs. The chair design is so that the seat is a separate piece not joined with the back of the chair. Any help would be appreciated. The seats are simple in design but it seems it’s the “dishing” out of the seat that many don’t know how to do.

    • Patricia
      Comment on Kentucky Amish (April 3rd, 2012 at 06:10)

      Chair Maker

      Not sure if you are interested in chair makers outside KY. I know of a great one in Chambersburg PA – Brownsville Chair Shop – Laban Myers – phone: 717-375-4666. Email I believe is MJOB@verizon.net. He isn’t Amish – is Mennonite.

  • Comment on Kentucky Amish (February 20th, 2012 at 14:46)

    Furniture craftsman

    Try Titus Hoover on South Fork Church Road in Liberty, KY. He can do just about anything with furniture (he refurbished an old screen door for us and he custom builds things, too). Call Sunny Valley Country Store at 606-787-5946 and they can give you Titus’ number/specific address. If you haven’t been, Liberty, KY is within 90 minutes of Lexington and is in south-central Kentucky. Another place that might be able to help (in terms of directing you to craftsmen) is South Fork Furniture on South Fork Creek in Liberty (adjacent to Sunny Valley and other businesses). They work with many Ohio Amish furniture makers. Good luck!

    Kentucky Amish

  • Comment on Kentucky Amish (February 20th, 2012 at 21:51)

    Phone number

    Titus Hoover’s number is 606-787-1404 at Scenic View Woodworking on South Fork Church Road/Ridge, just about a mile past Homestead Greenhouses. It makes a great day trip with lots to do (and within 90 miles/minutes of Lexington region). Check out www.GROWCaseyCounty.blogspot.com for more info and updates throughout the year (or “GROW Casey County” on Facebook).

    Best wishes, Catherine

  • lou brummitt
    Comment on Kentucky Amish (February 21st, 2012 at 20:58)

    Thank you Catherine for your help. We’ll call Mr. Hoover and hopefully he can help us out. I’ve been looking and asking around for a long time off and on. Thanks again. Lou

  • Comment on Kentucky Amish (March 8th, 2012 at 11:09)

    amish furniture

    I am looking for amish that make furniture when in ohio i got a beautiful dining table and chairs would like something else made am in western kentucky now does anyone know any amish that make furniture in this area?

    • Keith Todd
      Comment on Kentucky Amish (September 14th, 2012 at 20:31)

      Replying to Tom in KY

      If you are interested in Cedar furniture, Simon Beachy near Marion, KY, produces wonderful custom items. I do not have a number, but he’s located on Auut Jane Tabernacle Road. From Marion take KY 91 North toward the Cave-In-Rock Ferry. About 9 miles out you’ll pass an Amish store on your left. Go about amother mile and look for the sign on your left. His shop is about a mile or two off KY 91.

  • Brittany
    Comment on Kentucky Amish (March 23rd, 2012 at 13:32)

    I was driving from Cave City to Munfordville on 31 W yesterday and stopped at a little place called J and J Country Shop or something of the sort. It’s almost like a little consignment shop. They have Amish clothes, toys, shoes, books, all sorts of things. It’s definitely worth a look if you’re in the area

  • michael wayne
    Comment on Kentucky Amish (April 14th, 2012 at 20:25)

    I was just wondering when the consignment auction is what the dates of it is if anyone has any contact info is much appreciated thank you very much

    I was just wondering about the consignment auction the dates and any contact information thank you very much

    • Comment on Kentucky Amish (April 14th, 2012 at 21:31)

      Auctions in Casey County

      Hi Michael,

      Check the GROW CASEY COUNTY website throughout the year (www.GROWCaseyCounty.blogspot.com) for the Casey County Produce Auction sale and related consignment auctions. The former is produce, plants and related ag products throughout the season, beginning now (complete schedule at http://growcaseycounty.blogspot.com/p/casey-co-produce-auction-schedule.html) and through mid-October when they will have their next consignment auction.

      Traditionally, the 501/127 Consignment sale/benefit auctions in Casey County are held the last Saturday in March and the last Saturday in October. Now the Casey County Consignment Auction is also doing the same in mid-March and mid-October so there are two in those months.

      Also, the 3rd Annual Haiti Benefit Auction will be April 27/28 of this month at the AG/EXPO Center just south of Liberty, KY on Hwy 127.

      I hope this is helpful and that you will visit Casey County in your travels!

      Best, Catherine Pond
      GROW Casey County

      www.GROWCaseyCounty.blogspot.com
      FACEBOOK: “GROW Casey County”

      Kentucky Amish

      • michael wayne
        Comment on Kentucky Amish (April 15th, 2012 at 08:46)

        thanks catherine

        thanks Catherine Pond

        for your quick responds responds

        if you have any more information on any more up and coming consinment actions would be help full.

        thanks mike

        • Al in Ky.
          Comment on Kentucky Amish (April 15th, 2012 at 10:17)

          The Hart County Consignment Auction was yesterday, 4/14/12. It
          is usually the second Sat. in April.

          The Spring Crofton Consignment Auction will be next Sat. April
          21 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Crofton Amish Community Center.
          From the Pennyrile Parkway, take Ext 23, turn west on Hwy 800
          and go 1.3 miles south.

    • Michael Wayne
      Comment on Kentucky Amish (April 5th, 2013 at 14:36)

      Amish auction

      Sir:
      I had great difficulty finding the date of the 2013 consignment auction. Finally the Munfordville Chamber of Commerce told me the auction is April 13, 2013. Hope that is helpful!

  • Kathryn
    Comment on Kentucky Amish (April 17th, 2012 at 17:50)

    Does anyone know of an Amish or Mennonite farmer who is selling pastured beef and/or pork? The local farms want an arm and a leg for it. Thanks!

  • michael
    Comment on Kentucky Amish (May 8th, 2012 at 20:27)

    look n to buy a mannul wood mizer or superior

    look n to buy a wood mizer or superior

    LT 40
    LT 30
    LT 28
    LT 25

    look n to purchuse one
    send pictures to kyleatherandhide@gmail.com
    or call mike @ 1502-475-5985 thanks

  • Marc
    Comment on Kentucky Amish (May 22nd, 2012 at 17:57)

    Amish near Louisville??

    Does anyone know of any amish communities near Louisville, KY?
    Thanks!

    • Al in Ky.
      Comment on Kentucky Amish (May 22nd, 2012 at 18:48)

      Marc — There are several Amish communities within about a one
      hour drive from Louisville. Here are some roads to travel on to find Amish stores, produce stands, etc.

      Irvington, Ky — US 60 west of Irvington
      Willisburg, Ky — Chaplin Road
      Sonora, Ky. (Swartzentruber) — Upton-Sonora Road
      Campbellsburg, Ky — Turners Station area
      Rosebud, In. (New Order) — SW Washington School Rd.
      Salem, In. — New Philadelphia area
      Paoli, In.– CR 500 E, and Lynd School Road
      Orleans, In (Swartzentruber) — CR 100 E and CR 200W

      All are interesting in their own way, but I would recommend
      Irvington, Ky., and Paoli and Orleans, In.

      In addition to these, there are several more within a two
      hour drive of Louisville. Two I would recommend: Daviess Co. Indiana and Munfordville, Ky.

      Kentucky Amish

      • Marc
        Comment on Kentucky Amish (May 22nd, 2012 at 19:01)

        Amish Sawmill?

        In particular, I’m looking for a community near Louisville that has a sawmill (hopefully cedar :-) .

        • Al in Ky.
          Comment on Kentucky Amish (May 23rd, 2012 at 05:43)

          I would suggest going to the Paoli and Orleans settlements.
          There are several sawmills in each. Go to the produce stand
          at 700 N. Lynd Road east of Paoli and ask for directions to
          the sawmills in that settlement. Also go to the sawmill about
          2 miles north of the intersection of CR 700 N and CR 200W
          west of Orleans. If a specific sawmill doesn’t have cedar, I’m
          sure they’ll tell you where there is one. You may have to special
          order cedar.

          Kentucky Amish

      • Emily
        Comment on Kentucky Amish (March 11th, 2013 at 20:48)

        Henry County/Turner's Station Amish?

        Hi Al,

        I see you mentioned Amish in Henry County. Do you have any idea to which group they are affiliated (OO, Swartzentruber, etc.)? I have family in that area and was curious to know who settled that area.

        Thanks!

        • Al in Ky.
          Comment on Kentucky Amish (March 25th, 2013 at 21:00)

          Emily — They are Old Order Amish and if I am correct, I think have roots with the Swiss Amish in northeastern Indiana in Jay and Adams counties. The buggies I’ve seen in Henry County are of the open buggy type. Anyone else have further information?

          • Emily
            Comment on Kentucky Amish (March 25th, 2013 at 21:33)

            Amish in Henry County

            Thanks, Al! That is interesting that they are Swiss Amish. I live in Michigan, not terribly far from the Swiss Amish settlements here and in northeast IN.

            A few days after I posted above, I found a census study out of University of Cincy about OO population growth and settlements, and the Henry County group was noted in that study. Not sure of the size of the community, but they seem to have settled in the area between the 2000 and 2010 census. Interestingly, that is not exactly the cheapest land out there anymore, so I’m curious why they picked Turners Station and not something a bit off the beaten path (e.g., Pleasureville). I know there are established groups in the area that are focused on small farm food production (and Wendell Berry’s farm is not too far from there). Must have been some sort of draw for them to be there.

            Many thanks again for your thoughts. I am going to be traveling down there for a visit in a few weeks and am anxious to take a peek around town!

            Kentucky Amish

  • ken dalton
    Comment on Kentucky Amish (June 30th, 2012 at 18:18)

    sheds/metal or wood

    i am looking for a shed,for my yard,but i want to see them frist can you tell me where in ohio is one of your community closest to northern ky.

    • Tom
      Comment on Kentucky Amish (July 20th, 2012 at 19:21)

      I am not sure exactly where you are in northern KY, but given you are in northern KY you are a short drive to many Amish settlements and only about a 3-4 hour drive to Holmes county Ohio. There is also a community in Flemingsburg KY, however I have never been to that particular settlement but it may be worth checking out and should be within a hour or so from northern KY

    • arlene
      Comment on Kentucky Amish (October 30th, 2012 at 11:03)

      there is a place in Laurel CO on East 80 in the bush area that sells sheds benches and playgound sets

  • Tom in KY
    Comment on Kentucky Amish (July 27th, 2012 at 12:41)

    http://www2.etown.edu/amishstudies/Population_by_State_2012.asp

    the KY Amish district count is now up to 72 and now 9000 Amish live in the state.

  • Tony Fammom
    Comment on Kentucky Amish (September 24th, 2012 at 14:12)

    Buggy Horse

    I am interested in purchasing a buggy horse. Thank you.

  • Keith Todd
    Comment on Kentucky Amish (September 24th, 2012 at 19:09)

    Amish Auction

    There is an Amish family in Crittenden County that has operated a greenhouse and bakery for a number of years. The patriarch is retiring. His family has taken over some of the operation, but they have a lot of extra equipment they have decided to sell at auction in late October. Got to http://www.bluegrassrealtyandauction.com/ for a flyer. They should have a manifest for the sale posted in the next couple of weeks.

    Kentucky Amish

    • Keith Todd
      Comment on Kentucky Amish (October 13th, 2012 at 22:25)

      Amish Auction folo

      Auction listing is at http://www.bluegrassrealtyandauction.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Photograph7.jpg

  • Mary
    Comment on Kentucky Amish (September 25th, 2012 at 14:49)

    Needing work done by the Amish

    I’m needing some work done by the Amish. Does anyone know how i can get intouch or vist? My loction is burksville Ky in Cumberland County.

    Thanks for your time.

    • Linda
      Comment on Kentucky Amish (December 3rd, 2012 at 20:27)

      Mary, may I suggest asking Amos Esh of Esh’s Storage Buildings, Phone(270) 864-3381, or Leroy Kauffman of Kauffman Builders, 270-433-6315. Both are in Burkesville, KY, and former New Order Amish.

  • Bente
    Comment on Kentucky Amish (October 4th, 2012 at 21:12)

    Amish Horse Training

    Wanting to find an Amish farm that trains horses to ride, not pull. Located in Hardin co.

  • Dawn
    Comment on Kentucky Amish (October 6th, 2012 at 13:50)

    Need wooden toy horse stable

    I’m near lexington ky and I would love to purchase a horse stable toy for my daughter’s birthday. Where would I find an Amish made toy in this area?

  • Rashna
    Comment on Kentucky Amish (November 7th, 2012 at 12:02)

    Kids Tree House Help

    I’m looking for Amish woodworker near Louisville to build a tree house for my kids in my back yard. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!!!

  • Diane crain
    Comment on Kentucky Amish (November 11th, 2012 at 04:22)

    handquilting

    Am interested in finding out if there are any Amish quilters within the lexington area that would be interested in hand quilting and finishing a quilt. Thank you!

    • Maggie Austen
      Comment on Kentucky Amish (November 22nd, 2012 at 01:35)

      Handquilting Services

      I live in Ethridge, TN and there is a shop here that offers handquilting services done by Amish women. Their website is www.plainandsimplequilts.com or their phone number is 931-840-5522

  • Georgia Sasser
    Comment on Kentucky Amish (November 21st, 2012 at 22:06)

    Looking for Amish sawmill on Hwy 84 out of Sonora Ky

    A friend told me there was an Amish sawmill on hwy 84 outside of Sonora Ky. that sold cedar. My husband and I traveled from I-65 out about 40 miles and never did see it. Can someone tell me where it might be. We will be traveling back that way Nov. 27, 2012 and would love to find it. Thanks

    • Keith Todd
      Comment on Kentucky Amish (November 22nd, 2012 at 00:11)

      Looking for Amish Sawmill response

      I have an Amish friend who makes cedar furniture near Marion, KY. He gets his cedar sawed at a mill near Dawson Springs. Give me a few days and I might be able to get a phone number if you don’t mind traveling that far west.

    • Gordon McKemie
      Comment on Kentucky Amish (April 17th, 2013 at 12:12)

      Cedar lumber

      http://www.glasscocksawmill.net/

      Here is the website of a good sawmill in Spencer County KY that can supply cedar timber.

  • Gordon McKemie
    Comment on Kentucky Amish (January 9th, 2013 at 20:26)

    Pole barn construction

    I have a farm in Spencer County (Taylorsville area).
    I want to build a pole barn approximately 50×75 this spring.
    Several persons have recommended I get a quote from the Amish for this because they do excellent quality construction at a value price. If anyone knows an Amish construction team that would be interested in this project please forward my contact info.
    I can be reached at (502)2440770 or gordonmcke@insightbb.com

    Kentucky Amish

  • Ashley Craig
    Comment on Kentucky Amish (February 3rd, 2013 at 15:45)

    Hi,

    I am looking for amish to build a barn with an apartment near Georgetown KY. Anyone have any suggestions?

    • Amish Author Sicily Yoder
      Comment on Kentucky Amish (February 4th, 2013 at 19:22)

      Barn

      There is an Old Order Mennonite man in Cynthiana, Kentucky. I don’t have his number, but I believe his business was called Bluegrass Barns. If you could find Wayne Yoder, he would know.

  • Billy Smith
    Comment on Kentucky Amish (February 18th, 2013 at 19:40)

    builders

    I have land in Liberty Kentucky and I am looking for Amish builders to make me a cabin or small house. I am currently working out of state and can not contact the Amish in that area directly. Does anyone know of some local bulders that can build me a small house/cabin? email me at mukujoe@hotmail.com

  • Norma Burroughs
    Comment on Kentucky Amish (March 3rd, 2013 at 19:24)

    Planning a trip to Ky Amish Communities

    We are planning a trip this summer to Ky.Would appreciate info on Amish communities in Marion and Munfordville.Anything you may know would be helpful….We normally visit Ethridge Tn and we love it there, but want to expand our trip this year to include Ky.

    • Linda
      Comment on Kentucky Amish (March 4th, 2013 at 14:23)

      Norma,
      www.marionkentucky.org/
      has information about the Amish community in Crittenden County or Marion, Kentucky. A map is available of the local Amish area.

      • Norma Burroughs
        Comment on Kentucky Amish (March 4th, 2013 at 16:50)

        Thanks Linda….
        That website is very helpful,especially the map.Seems as if our main concern will be a place to stay, without driving too far out of the area.Unless I missed locating a nearby motel.
        Thanks again!

        • Al in Ky.
          Comment on Kentucky Amish (March 5th, 2013 at 07:32)

          Munfordville Amish

          I’ve been to the Munfordville settlement many times and always
          enjoy my visits there. Suggested places to go:

          The heart of the settlement is on either side of Cub Run Highway,
          Hwy #88, between Munfordville and Cub Run.

          Detweiler Country Store — 12825 Priceville Road
          You might stop there first to ask about other places to go.
          Detweiler’s is great — several small buildings selling various
          products — hardware, bulk food, household goods, etc.

          Rocky Top Salvage — 632 E. Gap Hill Road (bent and dent grocery)

          Miller’s Greenhouse and Furniture — 2375 Macon-Kessinger Road

          Yoder’s Variety Shoppe — 179 Archie Fryer Rd.
          Also ask at Yoder’s about the store that sells D. L. Miller’s
          art work (Amish artist). It’s near Yoder’s.

          Anna’s Kitchen — ask at Detweiler’s for the address. Sells
          jams and jellies retail and wholesale.

          Also, if you visit during produce season (roughly between May
          and Sept), try to visit on produce auction day at the Hart Co.
          Produce Auction. Call 270-524-0005 for the schedule. I think
          it’s on Mon., Wed., and Fri. It is Amish-run, with many Amish
          farmers selling produce there.

          Kentucky Amish

          • Norma Burroughs
            Comment on Kentucky Amish (March 6th, 2013 at 21:52)

            Wow! Thank you so much for this info! I was hoping someone who has already visited there would have some suggestions.
            Thanks again!

        • Keith
          Comment on Kentucky Amish (March 31st, 2013 at 09:03)

          Place to stay near Marion, KY

          We have a couple of nice Bed and Breakfast spots in Marion. On the Motel side check the Royal Inn- formerly Tobin’s Tourtel for basic accommodation. They should be listed on the marionkentucky.org site. Also try www.the-press.com where some of the BnB spots advertise. If you’d rather have a brand name hotel, try the Hampton Inn at Eddyville, KY, about 20 miles away. You’ll have good access to Marion via US 641. The main Amish community is west of Mattoon, KY, and north of Marion. Check out the Fords Ferry Road area for a scenic drive. There are some stores along KY 91 about 10 miles north of Marion. That also puts you close to the Cave-In-Rock Ferry and nearby state park in Illinois. The Cave-in-Rock State Park has cabins overlooking the river. Hope you enjoy your visit to our part of the world.

          Kentucky Amish

          • Norma Burroughs
            Comment on Kentucky Amish (March 31st, 2013 at 13:29)

            Thanks Keith…We are really looking forward to our trip! This info is much appreciated.It is so helpful to have someone that lives in area,suggest places to see and locations.
            Again,many thanks!

  • Sandra Kathleen
    Comment on Kentucky Amish (March 30th, 2013 at 13:22)

    Help Needed

    Are there any Amish men/women available who are available (for a fee) to come to my farm to assist me in getting my garden and orchard — and my house in better shape? I am willing to pick up and drive to my home near Midway, KY (even though it’s a Georgetown address). I’m located 10 miles from the KY Horse Park, near Midway.

    How would I get in contact with those individuals who can help? (I’ve tried numerous Englische people before, but have had “issues” with integrity!)

    Thank you.

    Kentucky Amish

    • Al in Ky
      Comment on Kentucky Amish (April 20th, 2013 at 10:07)

      I read in this week’s Budget newspaper that there is a new
      Amish settlement only about three weeks old at Pleasureville,Ky.,
      in southern Henry County. I don’t have any addresses or phone
      numbers, but Pleasureville is small, so I’m sure someone there
      would know where the Amish are living. Also, there is a plain
      Mennonite group at Salvisa, Ky., not too far from you. They
      did have a couple of stores on Hwy. 147, so you might check there.
      Another small settlement is at Willisburg, Ky. If I find out
      about any others fairly close, I’ll write another post with that
      information.

      Kentucky Amish

      • Emily
        Comment on Kentucky Amish (April 20th, 2013 at 10:32)

        New Settlement in Pleasureville, KY

        Wow, that’s great news, Al. I’ll have to tell my family there about it. Where in the Budget did you read that information? I must have missed it.

        Wait…now I realize I haven’t gotten my Budget this past week (I’m still working my way through last week’s Budget)!! Oh no…wonder where it landed. :(

        • Al in Ky
          Comment on Kentucky Amish (April 20th, 2013 at 11:06)

          The news about the new Pleasureville community was in the
          Willisburg, Ky., letter in the April 17 Budget. I have found
          that the Willisburg and Irvington scribes seem to keep up with
          the latest news about new settlements in Ky. I think there is
          also a new settlement in Liberty, Ky. It may be Swartzentruber
          Amish.

          • Emily
            Comment on Kentucky Amish (April 20th, 2013 at 11:14)

            Oh wow. I don’t get my Budget nearly that quickly in the mail. Mine always arrives a week behind printing. I’m still waiting on the one from the 10th! Do you purchase yours locally, Al?

          • Linda K Miller
            Comment on Kentucky Amish (April 21st, 2013 at 08:27)

            Swartzentruber

            Al,
            There is a new settlement in Liberty, Ky. and they are Swartzentruber from what we understand from our Amish neighbors in Pellyington. They have come and purchased some of the homes vacated by the Mennonites who are leaving the South Fork area and moving to TN. A story about this move was published April 6, 2013 and I read it at www.kentucky.com. More families will be arriving soon, I think there are about thirteen families now. So glad that these wonderful farms built by our Mennonite neighbors will not just go to ruin with no one to live on them.

            Kentucky Amish

    • Sicily Farmer
      Comment on Kentucky Amish (April 21st, 2013 at 20:34)

      Help in KY

      Kathleen,
      I used to sell produce at Georgetown Tractor Supply a couple of years back. I know some Mennonites in Cynthiana, Kentucky. Would that be okay? I would tell members of my Mennonite church, but we are in Manchester and Lincoln Counties. That is too far away (I am joining Pace’s Creek in late July.) Let me know. I can contact them. How many people do you need and for how long? I’m not for sure if you are the Kathleen that is one of my friends on my FB page or not. I am Amish Author Sicily Yoder on there, but am transitioning to Sicily Farmer this summer.

      Kentucky Amish

  • Sandra Kathleen
    Comment on Kentucky Amish (April 6th, 2013 at 10:52)

    Kentucky Produce Auctions

    There is a UK link for all produce auctions in Kentucky, including the one in Hart County, which is set for 4/13/2013:

    http://www.uky.edu/Ag/NewCrops/marketing/auctions.pdf

  • Comment on Kentucky Amish (April 8th, 2013 at 10:59)

    find doctor Rueben

    Would like to know if you or anyone else knows of a Doctor named Rueben, in or around Tompkinsville, Ky. I don’t know if he is Amish or Mennonite.Would like to get an appointment with him.

  • John Hall
    Comment on Kentucky Amish (April 8th, 2013 at 17:10)

    Looking for home builder / remodeler

    Need help redoing a home in Jamestown, KY just south of Russell Springs near Lake Cumberland.

    • Linda K Miller
      Comment on Kentucky Amish (April 17th, 2013 at 09:16)

      Homebuilder/Remodeler

      John, we have an Amish friend who is a carpenter with the skills you are talking about for homebuilding and remodeling. He has references and his own shop. Just stop by the Mustard Seed Country Store in Pellyington on the 206 and ask for directions to Jacob Miller’s the carpenter, they will be able to point you down the right road. He only lives a half mile from the store.

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