Plains in Sumter County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Plains Honors Her Own Jimmy Carter
39th President
United States of America
1977-1981
America did not invent Human Rights
Human Rights invented America.
Jan. 14, 1981
The greatest legacy we can leave
our children is a world of Peace.
Peace is my passion.
Nov. 3, 1980
Sumter County School Board
1955-1962
Member Georgia Senate
1963-1967
Governor of Georgia
1971-1975
President of the United States
1977-1981
Plains thanks
Willie Nelson
for his contribution
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #39 James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr. series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1977.
Location. 32° 2.027′ N, 84° 23.625′ W. Marker is in Plains, Georgia, in Sumter County. It is on West Church Street (U.S. 280) just east of South Hudson Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Plains GA 31780, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: President Jimmy Carter (within shouting distance of this marker); Billy Carter Service Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Plains City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Plains Inn and Antique Mall (within shouting distance of this marker); M and M Cash Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Plains Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Plains Pharmacy (within shouting distance of this marker); Walters Grocery Company (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plains.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 545 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.

