History of Plains, Georgia
Plains Historical Preservations Trust, Inc.
(434 pages plus index)
The book, History of Plains, Georgia, begins with a chapter on the early history of Plains, starting with 1823. Subsequent chapters are divided into eras. Chapter 5 (1981—2002) was written by Jimmy Carter. The theme of Jimmy Carter’s home town recurs: memorabilia collectors, the Secret Service in Plains. In addition, some chapters focus on specific topics, such as schools, churches, and farming. The book includes a historical chronology, biographies on citizens, first-person stories, brief descriptions of houses, and an inventory of people buried in nearby cemeteries. The book contains many photos. The table of contents and index are both useful.
