Amish Heritage

This mural is a simple dedication to the Amish of our area. The Amish first settled in Shipshewana in 1841, and most came from Somerset County, Pennsylvania. These were the “Dutch Amish” who came to PA from Europe in the 1700s to escape persecution and then moved westward into Ohio and Indiana in the early 1800s. Since coming to the area, the Amish culture of strong values pertaining to family and religion.

Location: Town & Country Building