Editing Mio, Michigan (section)

== Amish community ==
In 1900, Mio’s first Amish settlers arrived from Geauga County, Ohio. These settlers were considered "Old Order Amish" and followed strict rules. The fairly inexpensive land prices brought in more Amish settlers, and in the first five years, the community grew rapidly. The settlers took advantage of the once wooded land by growing clover, hay, peas, corn, and potatoes, as well as other bumper crops. Eventually, the Old Order Amish began to dwindle in numbers due to a large number joining the Amish-Mennonite congregation, which held more progressive beliefs. In 1954, the Old Order Amish became extinct when the congregation's last bishop passed away. In 1970, a new group of Amish, also from Geauga County, Ohio, settled in Mio, founding the fourth oldest Amish community. The three church district community is home to around 400 individuals.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-09-13 |title=Michigan Amish - Amish America |url=https://amishamerica.com/michigan-amish/ |access-date=2023-12-10 |language=en-US}}</ref> Although many of the Old Order Amish transitioned to following the Mennonite congregation due to their more progressive beliefs, the Amish that are settled in Mio today still follow a strict set of commands. However, Amish commands do vary from community to community.