Jimmy Carter Peanut of Plains Statue

Jimmy Carter Peanut of Plains Statue can be found near to Route 45 half a mile north of the town center of Plains in Georgia. Former U.S President Carter was born in Plains and this surreal statue is a tribute to him that stands outside the Davis EZ store in the town. The statue is unusual in that it is a peanut with a toothy smile, which represents Carter's former career as a peanut farmer.

The statue was created during the presidential campaign of 1976 by three members of the Indiana Democratic Party to mark Carter's visit to Evanston. The hollow structure is 13 feet high with the framework made using a series of wooden hoops and covered by chicken wire, polyurethane and aluminum foil. The bottom of the peanut was filled with concrete to ensure it remained anchored to the lawn in front of the store.

Less than two kilometers from the peanut statue is the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site, where visitors can learn more about the former president. There are walking tours of buildings featuring prominently in Carter's early life such as his high school, home and the church he was married in. There are a few eateries near to the statue as well including Old Bank Café and Mom's Kitchen in Plains.