Amish Pioneers: A New Chapter Unfolds in Oklahoma’s Heartland. In a remarkable journey that echoes the pioneering spirit of their ancestors, a group of Amish families from Holmes County, Ohio, has embarked on a bold venture to establish a new settlement in the rolling prairies of Oklahoma. This migration, driven by the need for affordable farmland and a desire to preserve their traditional way of life, marks a significant moment in the continuing story of Amish expansion across America.