There have been a lot of famous people born in Georgia. The Peach State is the birthplace of names as diverse as Hulk Hogan, Kanye West, and Julia Roberts. But among the most noteworthy people to call Georgia their home state is President Jimmy Carter. The 39th President of the United States was born in the tiny town of Plains – pretty impressive when you consider this small town in Georgia has a population of under 1,000! Its most famous resident is the town’s claim to fame, and you can find several historic sites related to President Carter within Plains and the surrounding area.
Jimmy Carter was the 39th President of the United States, serving from 1977 to 1981. He was also the governor of Georgia and served as a state senator for Georgia.
Department of Defense/Wikimedia Commons While he only served one term as President, time has been kind to Carter’s legacy and he is now often considered one of the most underrated presidents in history.
He was born in 1924 in the small town of Plains, and was actually the first U.S. President to be born in a hospital.
National Park Service Plains is proud of its favorite son, who still lives with his wife in the little town.
You’ll find plenty of Carter-related attractions throughout the town. The properties comprise the Jimmy Carter National Historic Park.
Plains, Georgia
Part of the park includes Carter’s boyhood home. It’s technically in Archery, an extremely small unincorporated community a few miles outside of Plains.
National Park Service Carter lived here from the time he was four until he left for college. The home is open for tours and has been restored to its appearance prior to the installation of electricity.
The family store where Carter’s family sold produce and farm products is a fascinating look at his humble beginnings.
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The Plains High School that Carter attended is now the park’s visitor center and museum.
National Park Service You’ll find lots of interesting memorabilia here, including original campaign posters and Carter’s 2002 Nobel Peace Prize.
When you think about it, it’s pretty incredible that someone from such a small town in Georgia became President of the United States. It’s no wonder Plains takes so much pride in their claim to fame!
Plains, Georgia
You can learn more about the Jimmy Carter National Historic Park from the National Park Service.
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While he only served one term as President, time has been kind to Carter’s legacy and he is now often considered one of the most underrated presidents in history.
National Park Service
Plains is proud of its favorite son, who still lives with his wife in the little town.
Plains, Georgia
Carter lived here from the time he was four until he left for college. The home is open for tours and has been restored to its appearance prior to the installation of electricity.
Nathan Hays/Google Maps
You’ll find lots of interesting memorabilia here, including original campaign posters and Carter’s 2002 Nobel Peace Prize.
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Address: Plains, GA 31780, USA
