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Missouri has the 7th largest population of Amish people in the country, and has experienced a huge increase in new settlements in the last 15 years, with orders migrating from other states. Although the Amish population is growing and can be found in small orders sprinkled around the state, these are the six most tourist-friendly, with Jamesport relying heavily on Amish-related tourism.
Previously mentioned in the article, Super Tiny Towns, Jamesport was originally settled in 1953 and had 7 families. Today, there are more than 175 families and they are the largest old Amish order west of the Mississippi.
Featured in a previous article covering the poorest towns, the Clark Amish are concentrated near Route Y, North of Route 22 near Sturgeon. Along the way, you will find country roads filled with Amish shops including a salvage grocery store on CR 175, and a bakery on CR 179. You can also get maps at the Moberly Chamber of Commerce.
Although tourists are welcome to explore the countryside by car, the Amish along Route C, approximately five miles north of Seymour, are a more closed community to tourism. However, they do feature a bulk grocery store.
Proud to be part of The Four County Produce Auction that is located about a mile North of Windsor, off of Route WW, where fresh in-season produce is available from April-October, the Amish in this area also have several greenhouses and a bulk store on Brandon Road. Two local shops include the Dave’s Country Market and Windsor Hardware.
The most amazing part of the second photo is that the Amish near Bowling Green are more conservative than most, and even less conservative Amish prefer not to be photographed. The Amish do have nearly 30 shops and businesses in the area including furniture, groceries, and a butcher.
The Amish in this area can be found along Route P, off of Route 39, as well as Amish owned shops and those carrying merchandise made by the Amish, and don’t miss Apple Butter Makin’ Days (pictured).
If you visit these areas, out of respect for Amish culture, you need to dress a bit more conservatively (show less skin), there is no business done on Sundays, and make sure to watch out for horse-drawn buggies when driving. Have you been to any of these communities? What was your experience? Share in the comments below.
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