History of Amish Acres and Amish Society
One of the World's most Facinating Cultures is Rich in History
Often misunderstood and confused with other small sects, the Amish
history is sorted into fact and fiction. With roots firmly planted
in the Reformation, the Amish remain a success story that has stood
the test of time arriving before the Revolution in Pennsylvania to
escape persecution in Europe in startling ways. Indiana has become
the second largest Old Order Amish settlement in America. The first
Amish settlers in Indiana settled on farms surrounding what is now
Nappanee.
Amish
Acres History
Amish Acres Personal Remembrances and Anecdotes.
Amish
Acres Original Plan Notes
Richard Pletcher's original hand
written outline of the dream for Amish Acress as presented to the
board of directors.
Amish
Acres Original Restoration Schedule
Richard Pletcher's original
hand written outline of the restoration needs of Amish Acres.
Christianity
A
secular view of the historic events that eventually led to today's
Amish Society.
Timetable
A
timetable of developments from the beginning of recorded history.
Bibliography
Sources
of publications about the Amish society.
Chronology
Beginning
with the Reformation forward to contemporary society.
FAQ
Frequently
asked questions about Amish Society.
Glossary
Names
and terms related to Anabaptism, Amish, horse farming, 19th century
household and farm terms.
Guide
for Children and Students
Bibliography for younger guests.
Chief
5 Medals
Potowatomi Indiana chief who sought to live peacefully
among his new white neighbors.
Woodworking
Heritage of Nappanee
One of the country's woodworking centers.
Nappanee
Main & Market Streets
An Indiana Main Street
Program through The National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Pletcher
Family History
The history of the Pletcher family, founders
of historic Amish Acres.
Lenore
Pletcher
Co-founder of Amish Acres dies at age 89.
Locke
Town
Forerunner village of Nappanee.
School Buggy
History of the horse-drawn school buggy.
First
Mennonite Church
Celebrated 125 years in 2000; Nappanee's first
church.
Christian
Stahly
Pioneer of Elkhart County: A family history.
Barbara
Stahly Headstone
Perhaps Indiana's first Amish settler, Barbara
Stahly's headstone has been preserved and replaced.
Albert
Kuhns drawings
Detailed drawings of the milk and mail trains
through Nappanee in the early 20th century
Crossing
Guard shed from B&O Railroad at Nappanee
Saved from destruction,
the crossing guard station now sits at the corner of two lanes
proudly guarding its intersection as it was designed to do.
