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Jimmy Carter National Historical Park GA

Lat, Long: 32.03611, -84.3924

Designation: National Historical Park

Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia, that revolves around farming, church and school, had a large influence in molding the character and in shaping the political policies of the 39th President of the United States.

Weather:

Weather in Southwest Georgia can change in the blink of an eye during the summer months. Thunderstorms and high temperatures can make it unpleasant for visitors. Check the local forecast and dress appropriately.

Directions:

In Americus take US 280W/ W Forsyth St. until it becomes US-19 S/US-280 W/S Martin Luther King Blvd. Turn left and go .08 mile. Turn right onto US-280 W and travel 8.9 miles. Turn right onto North Bond Street/ Hwy 45 North. Plains High School Visitor Center and Museum will be on the right side of the road 500 feet from the intersection.

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Address/Contact:

300 North Bond Street

Plains, US, 31780

Phone: (229) 824 - 4104

Email: jica_information@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

A picture of the front of the home Jimmy Carter lived in as a young boy.Front view of Plains High School Visitor Center and MuseumThe Plains train depot that President Carter used as the 1976 campaign headquarters.Jimmy Carter speaking to the crowd; Presidents' Day 2016Rosalynn Carter signing a book, Presidents' Day 2016