The depot was built in 1888. Trains were an important means of transportation for people and agricultural products through the 1950's.

Jimmy Carter used the depot as his Presidential Campaign Headquarters beginning in 1975. This brought worldwide attention to the small town of Plains.

The depot campaign headquarters was operated by friends and family members. Thousands of visitors poured into Plains to learn about the peanut farmer that was running for President of the United States of America. As you enter the main floor of the depot you can almost feel the excitement as you listen and explore the campaign.



The Grin will Win!
The depot's exhibits tell the story of the democratic primaries. Peanuts and Jimmy Carter's famous smile were used on many campaign items.

Home of the 39th President of the United States of America, Plains, Georgia is a small town with about 700 residents. Agriculture is still important to the area with two peanut warehouses and a peanut shelling plant located in town. Plains is a special place for the Carters, due to their land, family and friends. President and Mrs. Carter live in the house they built in 1961.