The house also is believed be the former dwelling of a fourth-great-grandmother of former President Jimmy Carter.

"The world said goodbye to him last month, but his legacy endures through the Carter Center's efforts to wage peace, fight disease, and build hope."

Ga., seeks to posthumously award former President Jimmy Carter the Congressional Gold Medal.At least half of Georgia’s congressional delegation, including both Democrats and Republicans, have signed on as co-sponsors of the bill,