Jimmy Carter Peanut Statue, Political sculpture in Plains, Georgia, US
The Jimmy Carter Peanut Statue stands 13 feet tall and displays the characteristic smile of the former president through its metallic surface.
The Democratic Party of Indiana created this monument in 1976 during Carter's presidential campaign before relocating it to his hometown in Georgia.
This public art piece represents the agricultural heritage of Georgia and the local community's connection to peanut farming and production.
Visitors can find the statue near Highway 45 in Plains, making it a frequent stop for photographers and political history enthusiasts.
The statue combines chicken wire, aluminum foil, and polyurethane materials to form an unexpected tribute to the 39th president of the United States.
Inception: 1976
Creator: Indiana Democratic Party
Made from material: chicken wire, aluminium foil, polyurethane
Website: https://nps.gov/places/smiling-peanut.htm
GPS coordinates: 32.04175,-84.39228
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:30
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