Carter County is named in honor of Landon Carter.

Her parents were Landon Carter and Maria Byrd.

Leaving him badly injured, Landon Carter (Mr. West) is caught fleeing the scene.

The story starts with a prologue from Landon Carter at age 57.

Landon Carter is a son of a rich family, the narrator of the novel.

Mrs. Carter is the mother of Landon Carter.

My name is Landon Carter, and I'm seventeen years old.

"I know who you are, Landon Carter," he'd say, "and the Lord knows, too."

As the son of Landon Carter, Jr. and a free African American woman, James received an education in his youth.

Landon Carter (West's character) looks through the telescope and can see a now passed Jamie in heaven.