The Charming Small Town In Georgia That Is Jimmy Carter's Home
By Lisa Sammons|Published July 28, 2022
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Lisa Sammons
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Lisa loves animals and has dogs, rats, cats, guinea pigs, and snakes. She is passionate about animal rescue and live music - traveling across the country to see a favorite band is a pretty regular occurrence! Being out hiking in the woods enjoying the scenery with her beloved dogs is another favorite hobby, and also checking out the Pokemon Go scene in whatever city she happens to be in at any given time (coffee and dog leash in hand). You can reach Lisa at lsammons@onlyinyourstate.com
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
