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    Home » Recipes » Plain Culture

    Amish Communities

    Published: Nov 18, 2014 · Updated: Jan 13, 2015 by Kevin Williams | 12 Comments

    EDITOR'S AMISH COMMUNITIES

    By Kevin Williams

    I have been exploring Amish settlements from Maine to Montana. Check the his spot often as I'm in the process of consolidating all my posts about various places into an easy to peruse menu, but it'll take some time to get this page fully updated.

    Amish, Mennonite, and Brethren settlements I have been to (again, this page is a work in progress, check back frequently for updates):

    FLORIDA:  Pinecraft

    MAINE: Unity

    MISSOURI:  Rich Hill (Mennonite)

    MONTANA:  St. Ignatius

    OHIO:  Belle Center

    Adams County (Wheat Ridge)

    VIRGINIA:  Pearisburg

    ONTARIO, CANADA: Aylmer, Lindsay

    Coming soon:   Holmes County, Ohio; Danville, Ohio; Fredonia, Pennsylvania; Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; Cherry Creek, NY'; Pinecraft, Florida; St. Ignatius, Montana;  Rexford, Montana; Flat Rock, Illinois; Wayne County, Indiana and more!

    This page will consolidate all the Amish settlements the editor has visited into one easy primer. Most Amish settlements are welcome and open to outsiders so long as you're respectful and sincere. Always bring some spending money with you because Amish home-based businesses depend on outsiders to drop by and buy fresh eggs, baked goods, homemade honey or whatever else is advertised for sale.  Home-based businesses are probably one of the best ways to visit and experience Amish country.

    THE WILLIAMS GUIDE: Learn more about the above settlements by ordering your Williams Guide to Amish Country. This is the only comprehensive guide to travel in Amish Country. This book lists the best Amish bakeries, bulk food stores, bed and breakfasts, auctions, events, suppers, tours and more. Plus information about Mennonite and Brethren communities.  This book is your handy companion and guide to exploring Plain settlements across the USA.  Amish365.com editor Kevin Williams has been to Amish settlements from Maine to Montana and Florida to Texas, this book is a great insider's guide to Amish country!

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    About Kevin Williams

    Hi, my name is Kevin Williams and I am owner of Oasis Newsfeatures and editor of The Amish Cook newspaper column.

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    1. Glenda

      January 16, 2015 at 3:20 pm

      I enjoy glancing at your welcoming E Mail Greetings always different!
      Luv the Amish Recopes like my mom's old homemade goodies I truly savor the next morsel of home cooked goodness!
      Keep it coming...

      Glenda

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    2. vic

      June 22, 2015 at 4:20 pm

      So interesting....great recipes!

      Reply
    3. Jayne

      July 15, 2015 at 7:24 pm

      Does anyone have an address to contact Sherry Gore?

      Reply
    4. RALPH BECKER

      November 26, 2015 at 8:47 pm

      WE HAVE HEAVY DUTY CLOTHES PINS, THAT ARE MADE IN THE USA. THEY ARE MADE WITH MAPLE HARDWOOD, ARE 3 1/2 INCHES LONG , HAVE A WIDE OPENING, A HEAVY DUTY STAINLESS STEEL SPRING PLUS GROOVES SO THERE IS LESS FINGER SLIPPAGE. THEY HOLD YOUR WASH ON THE LINE. THEY HAVE A LIFETIME WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEE. THESE ARE VERY HIGH QUALITY CLOTHES PINS AND ARE MADE IN SMALL LOTS. DELIVERY IS USUALLY IN ONE OR TWO WEEKS. THEY ARE EXPENSIVE WHEN COMPARED TO THE IMPORTED ONES THAT DROP YOUR LAUNDRY ESPECIALLY IN THE WIND. IT COSTS YOU MONEY AND TIME WHEN YOU NEED TO REWASH THEM. YOU MAY SEND A CHECK OR POSTAL MONEY ORDER TO LAKE BLUFF TRADERS 407 BIRCH AVE, UNIT B LAKE BLUFF, IL. 60044 10 PINS =1 SET $23.90 includes shipping in 48 states. Order 2 sample clothespins for $5.70, 4 clothespins for$9.60 shipped in 48 states. bulk rates over 10 sets =100 pins =$173.00. PHONE & FAX 847 234-5426 CST. 8AM TO 5PM LEAVE A MESSAGE PLEASE SPEAK CLEARLY AND SLOWLY.RALPH BECKER WE ARE ALSO ALWAYS LOOKING LOOKING FOR ADDITIONAL AMISH MADE PRODUCTS TO BUY WHOLESALE.HOPE I HAVE THIS IN THE RIGHT PLACE. HOPE EVERYONE HAD A GREAT THANKSGIVING.

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    5. Tracy

      January 21, 2016 at 10:49 am

      Holmes County Ohio- is where my Ancestors came from. David Jackson Drake- moved to Newark Indiana. George and Rachel (Johnson) Drake are buried in Loudenville, Ohio in the Drake Valley Cemetary. Is thee anyone who knows what type people they were? Or where they came from? I was told that Holmes County were all Amish way back then. Everyone spoke German. Is there still Drakes in that area that would know about my ancestors. If possible could someone check the Area there? Any names and addresses?
      Thanks.

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    6. Tammy

      November 04, 2016 at 7:38 pm

      There is a large Mennonite community in Montezuma, GA. I make the trek down there often to eat at Yoder's Haus. 🙂

      Reply
      • Kevin

        November 05, 2016 at 12:36 am

        I just recently wrote about Montezuma, Tammy, see here: https://www.amish365.com/georgia-on-my-mind/
        You are lucky you live close enough to go to Yoder's!

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    7. Connie may

      November 14, 2016 at 5:29 pm

      I do enjoy reading your column and sharing the birth of your sweet baby and some pictures . Thank you for your plain talk and recipes.
      God Bless
      Connie may
      Lexington, Kentucky

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      • Kevin

        November 14, 2016 at 5:34 pm

        Connie, thank you for the kind words. Lexington is one of my favorite towns!

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    8. Bob Bake

      December 12, 2016 at 7:06 pm

      Great recipes

      Reply
      • Kevin

        December 13, 2016 at 11:05 am

        Thanks, Bob, glad you like!

        Reply
    9. Brian Clauss

      January 28, 2017 at 1:46 am

      Try to make it down to St Marys County MD. Nice hardworking Amish folks down here. Thanks for your information recipes etc!

      Reply

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