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Plains, Georgia: Jimmy Carter Peanut

One of the oddest tributes to an American President -- a big, grinning goober outside of a mini-mart in Jimmy Carter's home town.

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Jimmy Carter peanut toppled

The Jimmy Carter Peanut in Plains, Georgia, has been toppled by a careless driver. The beloved statue is still down, awaiting repairs by its convenience store owners....

[03/26/2000] Complete News Story

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Jimmy Carter Peanut

Address:
122 GA-45 N., Plains, GA
Directions:
A half-mile north of downtown, on the east side of GA-45/Buena Vista Rd.
RA Rates:
Major Fun
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Nearby Offbeat Places

Jimmy Carter High School MuseumJimmy Carter High School Museum, Plains, GA - < 1 mi.
Billy Carter Gas Station MuseumBilly Carter Gas Station Museum, Plains, GA - < 1 mi.
Statue of Charles Lindbergh, Wing-WalkerStatue of Charles Lindbergh, Wing-Walker, Americus, GA - 13 mi.
In the region:
Radium Springs Gardens, Radium Springs, GA - 39 mi.

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