Arthur is located in the 101st District which State Representative Chris Miller represents. Rep. Miller says he visits Arthur often and meets with Amish Bishops.
“The community of Arthur represents values everyone can learn from, and the food is always homegrown, fresh, and clean,” said Miller. “The Amish have a way of life that is inspiring: they work hard, and they do more with less. I am proud to represent them and to highlight the many contributions they make to our region."
Over the years, the village of Arthur has experienced significant growth in tourism and now offers locally led tours so visitors can explore behind the scenes. Amish homes throughout the community offer “comfort” meals along with storytellers who describe the history behind the historical settlement which has grown to 4,500 members. The tour also provides insights into the cornerstones of the Amish economy that include farming, carpentry, and quilt making. Many visitors don’t leave empty-handed as the community offers a variety of old-fashioned stores that sell home grown and locally made products. From hand-carved wooden furniture to one-of-a-kind objects, the village of Arthur has something for everyone.
If anyone in Illinoi is familiar with the village of Arthur, they know about the best farm-to-fork meals that come from Yoder’s Kitchen. The owner, Anna Herschberger, was raised in a traditional Amish home and her mother served homemade meals to many customers through her business, Miller’s Home Cooking. Today, Anna shares her love of cooking and serving food to thousands of people a year, but it didn’t come easy. In 1994, Anna began working as a waitress at Yoder’s Kitchen while learning about the restaurant business. It wasn’t until 2002 that Anna took the big leap to purchasing the business. In 2016, Anna knew the business was outgrowing the space she had and expanded the restaurant with a 4,500 square foot addition that she named “The Porch”. In 2025, Yoder’s Kitchen continues to serve loyal and new customers with traditional Amish meals. Plus, they have their own bakery where they make fresh bread, pastries, and crowd favorite Amish peanut butter.
Arthur, Illinois is a dynamic and unique community nested between Indianapolis and Springfield that provides a safe place to live, work, and visit. You’ll be sure to see plenty of buggies on the town streets, parking lots and country roads. The rich history of this Amish village will continue to attract people from miles away for years to come. Learn more about Arthur and everything this charming village has to offer by visiting this link.
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| Rep. Miller (left) visits with Arthur civic leader Fred Helmuth. |