A picture of the front of the home Jimmy Carter lived in as a young boy.
Front view of the Jimmy Carter Boyhood Home in Archery, Georgia. NPS Photo

Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

National Historic Site · Georgia · National Park Service

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.

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Know before you go

Phone
(229) 824 - 4104
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

What's here

Highlights: Farming and Agriculture · Great Depression · Presidents · Schools and Education · Natural Sounds

Activities & features: Biking · Guided Tours · Self-Guided Tours - Walking · Junior Ranger Program · Park Film · Museum Exhibits · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store

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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12