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Jimmy Carter National Historic Site
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The Jimmy Carter National Historic Site and Preservation District was established by Congress in 1987.The legislation directs that the park be administered to

  • interpret President Jimmy Carter's life and presidency in relation to Plains, Georgia
  • preserve the resources associated with that story
  • present the history of Plains as a small rural southwestern Georgia town
  • interpret the influence of the rural South on Jimmy Carter during his formative years.

The National Park Service complements the fine work already accomplished by the citizens of Plains who initiated the efforts to preserve Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter's hometown.

For updates on park usage and statistics, or to get additional information on events, please contact the park.

Jimmy Carter National Historic Site
300 North Bond Street
Plains, Georgia 31780

(229) 824-4104 phone
(229) 824-3441 fax

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Did You Know?
Jimmy Carter achieved his education, grades 1 through 11, at the Plains High School. There was no 12th grade so he graduated after the 11th grade as the class of 1941 salutatorian receiving the 2nd highest grades in his class.

Last Updated: July 13, 2007 at 11:00 EST