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You can find information on Jimmy Carter and other topics about his life in a small rural town in our free park publications. All publications are in Adobe Acrobat Reader (PDF) format, and can be printed on your printer.


It was in the rural community and train stop of Archery, where Jimmy Carter enjoyed a full and enjoyable life on his Boyhood Farm (7.41 MB).

Learn more about the Mighty Peanut (2.47MB) and how it was instrumental in the survival of many farms during the Depression.

The doctrine of Stewardship (184KB) that was a part of Jimmy Carter's early upbringing taught him that the land will take care of the people if they take care of it.

 

 

Plains High School  

Did You Know?
Jimmy Carter achieved his education, grades 1 through 11, at the Plains High School. There was no 12th grade so he graduated after the 11th grade as the class of 1941 salutatorian receiving the 2nd highest grades in his class.

Last Updated: April 19, 2008 at 10:50 EST