Why The Amish Are Leaving Pennsylvania For Appalachia

Why The Amish Are Leaving Pennsylvania For Appalachia If you have read anything about the Amish leaving Lancaster County, you have probably heard one of two explanations. Greedy developers paved over paradise. Or the Amish are bargain hunting in dying towns. Both stories leave out the strangest detail of all. On the federal government's own map, Lancaster sits just outside Appalachia. A surprising number of the hills they are moving into sit inside it. And that line reveals something the usual land-price story misses. COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER This video is created for educational, informational, commentary, and entertainment purposes. Certain clips, images, photographs, or other media used in this video may belong to their respective copyright owners. Where applicable, such material is used for purposes such as commentary, criticism, news reporting, education, and research. We believe our use of such material is consistent with the principles of Fair Use under Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. The Other America does not intend to infringe upon the rights of any copyright holder, nor to defame, discredit, or harm any individual or organization mentioned in this video. If you are a copyright owner and believe that material belonging to you has been used inappropriately, please contact us at: [email protected] We will review legitimate requests as quickly as possible. #Amish #Homesteading #Anabaptist