Sumter County

Georgia

A historic brick building with a tower, arched windows, and a dome.
A historical marker titled 'Escape Tunnels' with a fenced area and a tree in the foreground.
A small building labeled "Jimmy Carter Presidential Campaign Headquarters" in Plains, GA.
A building with a sign reading "Plains, Georgia Home of Jimmy Carter."

Popular cities in Sumter County

Plains
Known for Culture, Monuments and Historical
Experience the culture, monuments and history in Plains!

Reasons to visit

  • Jimmy Carter Peanut
  • Jimmy Carter National Historic Site
Americus
Known for Dining, Historical and Family-friendly
Get away to Americus! Enjoy the local cuisine, history and cathedral.
Andersonville
Known for Historical and Museums
Escape to Andersonville! Enjoy its history and museums.
Cobb
Venture to sights like Lake Blackshear as you discover the local area in Cobb.
Smithville
Head to Rylander Theatre and Jimmy Carter National Historic Site—just two of the sights around Smithville.
Leslie
Known for Museums
Leslie awaits: its museums and more!

Stay near popular Sumter County attractions