Sugarcreek, Ohio is known as the Swiss Village of Ohio. It is a quaint little town that is also the entrance to the larger Amish community in Holmes County. Sugarcreek has much to offer both to the tourist and the resident. Continue reading
By Christine M. Irvin
Amish Holidays do not follow your typical American calendar. Although the Amish are known as hard-workers, they still take time off from work for various reasons – to rest, to spend time with their families, Continue reading
Log Cabin Catering & Dining in downtown Sugarcreek, Ohio has specialized in serving traditional Amish recipes since 1993. They operate out of their busy Main Street restaurant in Sugarcreek, serving and catering Amish home cooking to their dine-in guests and at gatherings near and far. Continue reading
By, Christine M. Irvin
The Amish, led by Jacob Amman, split from the Mennonites in the late 17th century. The Amish were unhappy with some of the Mennonite beliefs and practices. They originally settled in Switzerland and in Germany. Continue reading
The Amish, led by Jacob Amman, split from the Mennonites in the late 17th century. The Amish were unhappy with some of the Mennonite beliefs and practices. They originally settled in Switzerland and in Germany. The Amish began leaving Europe in the 18th century because of religious intolerance. They wanted to be free to worship as they pleased. 
When they left Europe, they traveled to the United States. Their first settlement was in Pennsylvania. They soon settled in other states, Ohio in particular. Today, you will find Amish populations in more than 20 different states, including Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Colorado, Maine, Arkansas, New York, Mississippi, Wisconsin, Washington, West Virginia and Nebraska. But, the three most heavily-populated are Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Ohio. In fact, Ohio not only has the largest Amish population in the United States, it also has the largest Amish population in the world. Continue reading