The Amish Are Quietly Moving Into West Virginia — The Reason Will SHOCK You!

The Amish are quietly moving into West Virginia, and the reason will shock you. In 2010, only about 200 Amish lived in the entire state. Today there are nearly 1,200, spread across 14 Amish communities. Many of these families are leaving Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the most famous Amish settlement in the world. In this video, we explore why Amish families are moving to West Virginia, where the new Amish settlements are, and the surprising problem they faced the moment they tried to build their homes. From the biggest Amish community in West Virginia near Philippi, to Forest Hill, Letart, New Creek and the new settlements in Hampshire County, this is the story of a people driven out of the mountains once and now coming back. Why are the Amish leaving Pennsylvania? Is Lancaster County becoming too expensive? Can Amish life survive in the Appalachian mountains? Watch until the end to find out. ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 The Amish Who Disappeared From West Virginia 02:10 Why Amish Are Leaving Lancaster County 04:30 What West Virginia Offers Amish Families 06:40 The Biggest Amish Community in West Virginia 08:30 How a New Amish Settlement Begins 10:30 The Twist: Building Codes & Electricity 12:20 Amish Life in the Mountains 14:10 Can the Amish Succeed This Time? 📺 Watch next: The Amish Are Leaving Pennsylvania — Where They’re Going Will SHOCK You! 💬 Would you welcome an Amish community moving into your county? Tell us in the comments. 👍 Like, subscribe and turn on notifications for more Amish news and stories from rural America. #Amish #WestVirginia #AmishNews #AmishLife #AmishCommunity