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Rosalynn Smith (1927-2023) grew up in this Plains house, married Jimmy Carter in 1946, and as First Lady championed mental health care reform. She died November 19, 2023.
Historical Marker
Rosalynn Smith Carter
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About this site
Rosalynn Smith Carter is a historical marker in Plains, Sumter County. It is one of 37 historical markers documented in Sumter County, among 91 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.
The site sits at 32.0307, -84.3911 near Plains. The nearest cataloged historic site is Early Days (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include President Jimmy Carter, Plains Depot, and Plains Honors Her Own Jimmy Carter.
This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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