Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

Front view of the Jimmy Carter Boyhood Home in Archery, Georgia.
Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia revolves around farming, church, and school, which had a large influence in molding the character and shaping the political policies of the 39th President of the United States.
Map showing location of park.
Hearse passing a crowd of people
President Jimmy Carter to be buried in Plains on Jan. 9
Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States, will be laid to rest on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at the Carter home and garden, part of Jimmy Carter National Historical Park, in Plains, Georgia.
Portrait of President Jimmy Carter shrouded in black
National Park Service Mourns the Passing of President Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park mourns the passing of James Earl Carter, Jr., 39th President of the United States and devoted supporter of the park that bears his name. His death follows the passing of his beloved wife of 77 years, Rosalynn Carter, in November 2023.
A picture of the front of the home Jimmy Carter lived in as a young boy.
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Front view of Plains High School Visitor Center and Museum
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The Plains train depot that President Carter used as the 1976 campaign headquarters.
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Jimmy Carter speaking to the crowd; Presidents' Day 2016
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Rosalynn Carter signing a book, Presidents' Day 2016
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