Yes, they were Farmers from Germany and because the land of southeastern Pennsylvania looks like the part of southern Germany they are from they settled there.
Many original Amish settlers settled in Pennsylvania over a century ago, thus many Amish communities and districts are still in Pennsylvania today. However, there are also many Amish communities in Indiana and Ohio.
Native Americans
Pennsylvania Dutch refers to the Amish, Mennonite, and those who also have a Pennsylvania dutch heritage, but may not be a part of the Amish or Mennonite community.
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another term for the Amish: Pennsylvania ________.
The Pennsylvania Dutch are a cultural group in Pennsylvania who are of German descent. They include various religious groups, such as the Amish and the Mennonites, but not all Pennsylvania Dutch people are Amish. The Amish are a specific religious group within the Pennsylvania Dutch community who follow a conservative and traditional lifestyle.
D.C Pritchard has written: 'Early Settlers in Pennsylvania'
Pennsylvania had many German settlers, particularly in the early 18th century. This influx of German immigrants contributed to the diverse cultural landscape of the colony.
There are many Amish in Pennsylvania, but in other states and Canada as well. Pennsylvania is where they first settled as an invitation from William Penn.
In Lancaster.
The Amish
Between 16,000 to 18,000 Old Order Amish live in Pennsylvania in Lancaster county. This area of the state is known as Pennsylvania Dutch Country.