Illinois Amish…

In this report we will talk about Amish in the state of Illinois, who they are, and a little bit about there history, and some other interesting things about their.

First, the history of Illinois Amish Country's surrounding Amish settlement, established in 1865 by a handful of families, has grown to over 3,000 members, but that is only about the Illinois Amish and now we will talk more about the Amish in general and in but from an Illinois Amish. The Amish Faith had its start in Switzerland and was founded by Jacob Ammon. He and a small number of people became dissatisfied with the worldliness of the parent Mennonite Church. It was their wish to live a more strict and simple life; therefore they formed together as a group who rejected wars, materialism and frivolity. Early Mennonites came to America to seek religious freedom in 1632. They settled in Pennsylvania and were divided into two groups. The "Church Amish" favored a central church building; the other group known as "House Amish" favored holding services in a home. The Amish in our area are "House Amish." The first Amish family came to Arthur in 1865. There are 22 church districts in this locality which covers an area of approximately twelve miles East and West, and 15 miles North and South with Arthur in the center of the settlement....

Second, what do Amish wear? The Amish dress is simple with the men wearing dark colored high vests over home-made shirts, collarless coats fastened with hooks and eyes. They have their hair cut in a "Dutch Bob." Their men wear beards, but the young Amish shave until they are married. The Amish women dress simply with plain ankle length dresses, black stockings and flat shoes. In the cold months, they wear black wool shawls. Their heads have a covering or white prayer cap which is worn inside the home or during church services, and wear a black bonnet when outside. The girls dress like their mothers with the exception of the prayer caps which they do not wear until they have joined church

Next, in this part we will explain how Amish their business and how they work. The Amish work rich farmland of the area with teams of six to eight horse hitches, and the Amish ' horse-drawn, black buggies are a common sight around the Amish country.The downtown business districts are filled with a variety of gift shops, fine clothing stores, unique craft shops, furniture shops and several restaurants. The surrounding countryside is dotted with many Amish shops, as well as a major theme park, Rockome Gardens. Rockome features attractive flower and rock gardens, gift shops, and other activities. Industry also thrives in the area with many reasons for businesses and business-people to find Arthur an attractive place to establish a presence. With a strong work force and a healthy economic climate, the Amish country is a great place to live and a great place to work!

Last, if you like the Amish or interested to get more information and to know them better, make shore When visiting the Illinois Amish country, make your first stop at the Amish Country Visitors Information Center in downtown Arthur. You'll find up to the minute information on all local events in Amish country and directions to help you find your way around!

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Abdullah Alhumaidi