North Carolina’s Only Amish Community, Union Grove Is A Sleepy Little Place But Still Worth A Visit
It may come as a surprise that North Carolina is currently home to only one Amish community. In the past hundred years, two others have attempted to settle, but to no avail. And in 1985, some Amish from the New Order in Guthrie, Kentucky, settled in along a small swath of land adjacent to Interstate 77, establishing a new community that has survived here for 36 years. The population of Union Grove, in general, is not high – and not all of those who live here are Amish.
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Perhaps this is why the community hasn't flourished as other communities in surrounding states have, or perhaps it's the heat of the South.
Step back in time and enjoy the varied array of items available for sale here, including some arts and crafts from local artisans.
Carve out enough time to head over to the Shiloh General Store in Hamptonville.
Have a seat on the front porch, enjoy the food and the view - and the occasional Amish buggy that rolls by. Learn more about Shiloh General Store here.
Have fun visiting North Carolina’s Amish country. And consider taking a two-hour drive west to visit Martha’s Amish Bakery in Columbus, North Carolina, for cinnamon rolls as big as your head!
Address: Union Grove Township, NC, USA
