Last updated: November 29, 2023
Place
Carter Home Overlook
NPS
Quick Facts
Location:
Plains, Georgia
Significance:
Part of the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
Designation:
National Historical Park
OPEN TO PUBLIC:
No
Amenities
1 listed
Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
The Carter Home Overlook offers visitors a view of the Carter Residence, surrounded by a charming split rail fence and accessible via a red brick path. At the path's end, two interpretative signs provide historical context and insights into the area. Beyond the fence lies a landscape featuring open grassy areas, trees, flower beds, and a serene pond. To the left, a wrought iron fence encloses the Carter Home and the Gnann House, where the Carters' neighbors once resided. The United States Secret Service now occupies the Gnann House, providing continuous protection. Behind this historic house, barely visible through the trees, stands the Carter Home, a modest, brick ranch-style residence built in 1961, which has been the family's home for many years. While the overlook allows visitors to appreciate the beauty and significance of the Carter Residence, both the Carter Home and the Gnann House are closed to the public, as the family values their privacy and security.