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a historic village in Northwest Ohio set in a landscape of farming, Old Order Amish, over 14 antique & craft shop and many friendly folks...take a drive over next weekend and stop by! |
 For a map of Hardin County's beautiful Amish country, contact Hardin County Tourist & Convention Bureau |
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Order Amish of Hardin County: Take a slow driving tour through Hardin County's beautiful countryside and discovering the many handcrafted homemade products offered by the Amish Community. Taking a leisurely drive through the back roads of Hardin County allows visitors to more fully appreciate the lifestyle of their Amish counterparts. Some of the Amish households, families sell fresh country eggs, or hand-crafted quilts and furniture. Stopping for purchase is a nice way to exchange a few pleasantries with folks whose lives are built around a pious love of God and compassion for their fellow men and women. Traveling through the Hardin County Amish Country community puts visitors in a simpler state of mind. And if you ask our Amish brethren, they'll tell you simplicity is one of the greatest gifts of all. Amish Country is located between routes 309 and 31, Southeast of Kenton and North of Mt. Victory. "Amish" The Amish faith broke from the Mennonite in the late 17th century under the leadershio of Jacob Ammon, from whose name the word "Amish" is derived. The Amish started coming to Hardin County in the early 1950's and have remained a constant presence ever since. |
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Words
of Wisdom while touring the backroads of beautiful
Hardin County Amish country:
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be VERY aware of horse drawn wagons and buggies, they are lit with very
dim lights that make them appear farther off in the distance than they
really are. Reduce your speed when traveling ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT,
a buggy has little chance against a car or truck - plus slower speeds
will enhance your journey. If you're in a hurry, come back and take the
tour another day.
• don't stop at
Amish homes
unless they have sign indicating they have goods for sale.
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don't stop at
Amish homes that offer goods for sale
unless you have serious
intentions of making a purchase.
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don't photograph any Amish without asking permission. If they say no,
respect their request and use your memory to capture the moment instead
of your camera.
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Old Order Amish are just that, Old Order - they are far more conservative
than
other Amish
throughout Ohio and
they tend to be quieter and more reserved.
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don't expect to buy anything on a Sunday, it's the day of rest.
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DO enjoy your experience and please return!