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Pennsylvania Dutch language survives, and thrives, in southcentral PA

Geoff Morrow
York Daily Record
The oldest Amish settlement in the United States can be found in Lancaster County.

If you're born and raised in southcentral Pennsylvania, you've undoubtedly overheard some interesting conversation, particularly among the Amish.

Most likely what you've heard is Pennsylvania Dutch, which is a language that's German and NOT from The Netherlands.

If you were ever curious about its origins and its sustainability, well, read this story from philly.com. Your questions will be answered.

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