National Historical Park · Georgia (U.S. state), United States
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park is a national historical park in Georgia (U.S. state), United States, covering 78.3 acres (31.7 ha), established in 1987.
National Historical Park · Georgia (U.S. state), United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historical Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Georgia (U.S. state), United States |
| Area | 78.3 acres (31.7 ha) |
| Established | 1987 |
| Coordinates | 32.0365° N, 84.3925° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
The Jimmy Carter National Historical Park, located in Plains, Georgia, preserves sites associated with Jimmy Carter (1924–2024), 39th president of the United States. These include his residence, boyhood farm, school, and the town railroad depot, which served as his campaign headquarters during the 1976 election. The building which used to be Plains High School (opened in 1921 and closed in 1979) serves as the park's museum and visitor center. When Carter lived in Plains, the area surrounding the residence was under the protection of the United States Secret Service.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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- Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) · Atlanta, United States · 110.6 miles away
Parks nearby
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Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
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Fort Pulaski National Monument
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Cumberland Island National Seashore
Frequently asked questions
Where is Jimmy Carter National Historical Park?
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park is in Georgia (U.S. state), United States (32.0365° N, 84.3925° W).
When was Jimmy Carter National Historical Park established?
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park was established in 1987, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Jimmy Carter National Historical Park?
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park covers 78.3 acres (31.7 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Carter_National_Historical_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/jica/ — Official park page.