At 13 feet tall (Annette had it measured for us) the Jimmy Carter Peanut is the second largest in Georgia, and is surpassed in size only by the world's largest peanut in Ashburn. Woodpeckers are a constant menace, as are occasional selfish souvenir-gouging tourists.

The Jimmy Carter Peanut Statue is a monument located in Plains, Georgia, United States. Built in 1976, the roadside attraction depicts a large peanut with a big smile, and was built to support Jimmy Carter during the 1976 United States presidential election.

Dec 30, 2024 · The Jimmy Carter Peanut State, a quirky monument located in Plains, Georgia, paid tribute to the late president who passed away at 100. The statue, a giant smiling peanut, is a nod to Carter's humble beginnings as a peanut farmer and his Southern roots.

Sep 19, 2016 · Since 1976, the Jimmy Carter Smiling Peanut has held its position as the world’s second largest peanut, “the most photographed thing in Plains”, and one of the oddest monuments to a...

Sep 21, 2023 · Conspicuous by its oversized figure, a sculpted peanut adorns the verdant fields of Plains GA, overshadowing its life-sized counterparts. Known as the Jimmy Carter Peanut, the statue is a vestige of its titular protagonist’s presidential campaign, mimicking his …

Residents of Plains commissioned a unique tribute, in the shape of a giant peanut statue with a grinning face. The statue, made from fiberglass and plywood, stands 13 feet tall and is shaped...

Mar 30, 2021 · The Smiling Peanut made its debut in 1976. It was commissioned by the Indiana Democratic Party as a part of Carter's presidential campaign. The fixture gave a nod to the city's affinity for peanuts and Carter's previous career as a peanut farmer.

No trip to Plains would be complete without a visit to this famous 13-foot tall statue, which is located on Route 45, just north of Plains. The statue is actually located near the highway and parking along the roadside is not permitted, however you can park at the adjacent store long enough for a quick picture.

Apr 30, 2022 · A thirteen-foot tall smiling peanut stands in front of a convenience store just down the road from Plains High School, home to the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park Visitor Center. Now known as the Jimmy Carter Peanut or the Smiling Peanut, it was made by three members of the Indiana Democratic Party for a political rally in Evansville ...

In honor of Presidents’ Day, here is a statue, crafted in plaster and mesh, that pays homage to former U.S. President and former peanut farmer Jimmy Carter. Located in his birthplace and hometown of Plains, Georgia, Carter’s trademark grin is accurately showcased on the peanut.