[4] The community was named by William D. Johnson, an A.M.E. bishop, after the "Sublime Order of Archery", an A.M.E. social service organization benefiting poor blacks.

[5] The historic railroad community was originally built up chiefly by African Americans, who then formed a majority of its population.

[5] U.S. President Jimmy Carter grew up at Archery on his family's farm from age four, in 1928, until he left for college in 1941.

[5] President Carter recalled in 1976 that Bishop Johnson was "the best-educated, most famous, the most widely traveled, and the richest member of the community".

[10] The Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm, open to visitors, has been restored to its original rustic appearance.