It’s been a bad few days for Amish on the road in northern Indiana. Last night, an Amish husband and wife were killed when their buggy was rear-ended. Prior to that, reports had come out of a bicyclist killed on Friday in the Goshen, Indiana area. It turns out that the victim in that case was a 52-year-old Amish man. From the Elkhart Truth: GOSHEN…
Reports are just emerging that two people have been killed in a crash in Marshall County, Indiana, involving an Amish buggy and a motor vehicle. The Amish in Marshall County would belong to the large Nappanee community, home to over 6,000 Amish people. From WNDU: MARSHALL COUNTY, Ind. (WNDU) – Two people are dead after a crash on Monday evening involving a vehicle and an…
When it comes to Amish Ohio, the big communities at Holmes County or Geauga County come first to mind. But the state has a much more expansive Amish footprint – with Amish living in over 70 locations throughout the Buckeye State. Hardin County is one of those places. Since 1953, Amish have called the Kenton area home. And while this is not a Swartzentruber Amish…
Amish Life Beyond the Heartland States like Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Wisconsin are part of the “Amish heartland” – each home to dozens of Amish communities, and tens of thousands of Amish people. But six U.S. states host exactly one Amish settlement each. While some are well-established, others are relatively new, reflecting a pioneering spirit not uncommon to the Amish. Here’s a look at those six…
In an age of smart appliances and one-click shopping, it’s easy to forget the household skills that once kept families well-fed, well-clothed, and financially sound. But in Amish communities across America, many of these time-tested traditions are still part of daily life—especially among Amish women, the “keepers of the home”. These aren’t just quaint old habits—they’re practical skills that save money, build resilience, and foster…
There are well over 600 Amish settlements across North America, with new settlements being started at a rate of about one every 10 days. You may have even seen Amish start a new community near you recently – or you might sometime soon. At the same time, many Amish settlements have failed over the years. There are a number of reasons for this: A location…
We’ve got a selection of photos from an off-the-beaten path Amish settlement. This is Shannon County, Missouri – in the vicinity of Summersville and Hartshorn. The photo collection is by Don Burke, who has passed through this community several times over the years. The community was started in 2006 according to the State & County Amish listing. It’s grown to two church districts in size….
The barndominium is a hot trend right now. And people are noticing that the Amish are doing a version of this – and have been for some time. In fact, we’ve looked at many examples of Amish shop houses here – and even a barn-and-home-in-one. This one, on the market now in Glasgow, Kentucky, is a really nice example which, when you look at it,…
Details are sparse, but there are reports of an Amish buggy crash in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, resulting in injuries to people involved – presumably to the Amish, as is nearly always the case in such crashes. From WSET: PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — An Amish buggy crashed in Pittsylvania County Tuesday morning, according to state police. According to the Virginia State Police, the crash occurred…
In one corner of the Buckeye State, the matter of paying for road repairs has put the spotlight on the Amish. Williams County, Ohio is seeking to raise funds for road maintenance – via a $5 license plate fee increase. But what about the Amish, who in Ohio – like most states – aren’t required to have plates on their buggies? Williams County locals are…