BUGGY CONTRASTS: The Logan and Hardin County areas in Ohio are seeing their Amish populations grow. Â The New Order Amish settlement near Belle Center is one growing community, while more conservative Amish elsewhere in the area are also seeing their numbers increase. Â This is a buggy rattling down the road in the small crossroads settlement of Pfeiffer Station in Hardin County. Notice the lack of an orange safety triangle on the back? Â This is not a Swartzentruber Amish church, but it is very conservative and the lack of a triangle is one obvious indicator. The reflective stripes on the back serve the same purpose, but in a more muted way. Also notice above the right wheel is a spot for a kerosene lamp to be hung at night for added visibility. Â A similar buggy is seen here parked in a home's driveway, which also gives you a view of the more conservative colors worn in this church. Â The colors tend toward blues, blacks, and grays and not some of the mustard and rust you'll see in more progressive settlements. Â And speaking of more progressive, these are some buggies seen parked in a yard where a wedding is being held in the nearby community of Belle Center, Ohio. Â Note how the buggies tell the tale. Â The buggies at this gathering are also emblazoned with the orange safety triangle. Â The New Order church is more progressive in outward ways of dress and buggy safety, but they can be more theologically strict than even the most conservative Old Order churches. Â Thanks to reader Diann for sharing these super photos with us!
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