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Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

1924

The tiny town of Plains, Georgia, population under 600, where the 39th president was born, raised, and returned after leaving the White House.

12.3 mi away

Everything Near Smithville

12 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

  • Liberty Hall (Americus, Georgia) · 4.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Step back in time at Liberty Hall, a relic of Georgia's cotton-producing past and the lives of those who worked the land. This plantation house, dating back to around 1861, was the heart of the Simpson Plantation, known…

  • Morgan Farm (Sumter County, Georgia) · 6.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    This unassuming farmstead stands as a testament to perseverance, a place where a former slave built a legacy. Nathan Morgan, an African-American farmer, founded this farm in Sumter County. Born into slavery, Nathan…

  • Bronwood Calaboose · 7.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Imagine being locked up in this tiny, timber-built jail from 1900, a stark reminder of small-town justice. This is the Bronwood Calaboose, a wooden jail built right here in Bronwood, Georgia. It's not very big, only…

  • Oak Grove Cemetery (Americus, Georgia) · 11.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    This quiet cemetery holds the stories of Americus's past, a place where prominent citizens found their final rest. Oak Grove Cemetery became a contributing property to the Americus Historic District when the district's…

  • Windsor Hotel (Americus, Georgia) · 11.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Legend says this grand old hotel has more than just history within its walls; some whisper of secret passages and even a resident ghost! Built in 1892, the Windsor Hotel was designed to lure wealthy Northerners seeking…

  • Campbell Chapel A.M.E. Church (Americus, Georgia) · 12.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Pull over for a minute, you're passing a place that echoes with the spirit of community and resilience: Campbell Chapel A.M.E. Church. This wasn't just a place of worship; it was a cornerstone of African American life…

  • Jimmy Carter National Historical Park · 12.3 mi · Historical Marker

    The tiny town of Plains, Georgia, population under 600, where the 39th president was born, raised, and returned after leaving the White House.

  • Leesburg station · 12.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Take a look at what's left of the Leesburg train depot. It's more than just an old building; it's a reminder of when railroads were king in Georgia. The Leesburg Depot was part of the Central of Georgia Railway. It…

  • Jimmy Carter House · 12.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    You're approaching a place of quiet reflection, the final home and resting place of President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn. Built in 1961, this unassuming house in Plains, Georgia, was the Carters' only home.…

  • Jimmy Carter National Historical Park · 13.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Imagine growing up in a place so formative, it shapes your entire presidency. That's Plains, Georgia, for Jimmy Carter. This park isn't just a collection of buildings; it's a journey into the roots of a man who led the…

  • Boyd Mill Place · 17.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Step back in time to a simpler era at Boyd Mill Place, a grist mill that once hummed with activity. Built around 1870 by John Boyd, the mill operated for nearly a century, grinding corn and wheat for local farmers. The…

  • Teel–Crawford–Gaston Plantation · 18.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Pull over here for a second; this land tells a story of Georgia's agricultural past, both the good and the bad. This is the Teel–Crawford–Gaston Plantation. Built around 1836, it operated as a cotton plantation, meaning…

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