About Jimmy Carter
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.
From the National Park Service.
- Region
- Southeast
- State
- Georgia
- Designation
- National Historical Park
- Entrance fee
- None listed
- Trail data for this park is still being added.
- Places for this park are still being added.
Know before you go
Fees, hours, weather and getting to Jimmy Carter.
Entrance fees
The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.
Hours
Plains Depot
- Mon
- 9:30AM - 4:30PM
- Tue
- 9:30AM - 4:30PM
- Wed
- 9:30AM - 4:30PM
- Thu
- 9:30AM - 4:30PM
- Fri
- 9:30AM - 4:30PM
- Sat
- 9:30AM - 4:30PM
- Sun
- 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Plains Depot was chosen for President Carter's 1976 Presidential Campaign Headquarters because it was vacant and it had a public restroom. Today the building is a museum for Jimmy Carter's campaign for Georgia State Senate, Governor of Georgia, and President of the United States.
Weather and when to go
When visiting Southwest Georgia during the summer, expect hot and humid weather with the potential for thunderstorms. Check the local forecast before planning any outdoor activities in the region and be prepared with appropriate clothing, sun protection, and hydration to ensure a comfortable and safe visit.
Getting there
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.
Contact the park
- Address
- 300 North Bond Street, Plains, GA 31780
- Phone
- (229) 824-4104
- Official site
- nps.gov/jica
From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.
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Things to do in Jimmy Carter
The park service's own list, with how long each takes.
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Visit the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park Bookstore
Bookstore Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
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Self-Guided Walking Tour of Plains, Georgia
A Self-Guided Tour of Plains, Georgia allowing the visitor to explore the town that raised a President, and where President and Mrs. Carter still call home.
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Self-Guided Tour of the Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm
The Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm is where Jimmy Carter was raised from the age of four until seventeen. His father, Earl Carter, sold off the farm in 1949. The National Park Service…
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Self-Guided Tour of Plains Depot-1976 Campaign Headquarters
Plains Depot-1976 Presidential Campaign Headquarters
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Self-guided tour of Plains High School
Plains High School is where both Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter went grades one through eleven. It has been transformed into a museum detailing the life of the citizens of Plains, as we…
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