The Jimmy Carter National Historic Site and Preservation
District was established by Congress in 1987.The legislation
directs that the park be administered to The National Park
Service complements the fine work already accomplished by the
citizens of Plains who initiated the efforts to preserve Jimmy
and Rosalynn Carter's hometown. For updates on park usage and
statistics, or to get additional information on events, please
contact the park. Jimmy Carter National Historic Site (229)
824-4104 phone Did You Know? Jimmy Carter returned to Plains,
Georgia, in 1953 following his father's death to manage the
family's agribusiness. That year he earned less than $200. His
limited income qualified him to move into an apartment in the
town's housing project for low income families.