Fort Motte in Calhoun County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

St. Matthew's Parish

Photographed by Yvonne Vaughn, December 5, 2023

1. St. Matthew's Parish Marker

Inscription. St. Matthew's Parish was established by the S.C. Colonial Assembly between 1765 and 1768. The first of four church buildings was erected in Amelia Township c. 1765. The parish church was incorporated by the S.C. General Assembly in 1788 as the Vestry and Church Wardens of the Parish of St. Matthew. The current sanctuary, known for many years as "The Red Church," was built in 1852.

Erected 2015 by South Carolina Department of Archives and History, sponsored by Calhoun County Museum and Cultural Center. (Marker Number 9 11.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina Historical Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1765.

Location. 33° 42.821′ N, 80° 40.253′ W. Marker is in Fort Motte, South Carolina, in Calhoun County. It is at the intersection of Fort Motte Road and Red Clay Road, on the right when traveling north on Fort Motte Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1164 Fort Motte Rd, Saint Matthews SC 29135, United States of America.

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Regionally, this marker is in South Carolina’s Lowcountry,

in Congaree Country,

and specifically in Santee Cooper Country.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Mount Pleasant Baptist Church (approx. 1.8 miles away); Site of Rebecca Motte's Home (approx. 3.2 miles away); John M. Bates Bridge (approx. 3.4 miles away); Congaree River Ferries (approx. 3.8 miles away); "Obstinate and Strong" (approx. 4.3 miles away); Rebecca Motte and the Revolution (approx. 4½ miles away); Leading the Way to Victory (approx. 4.7 miles away); Challenging the Rebellion (approx. 4.9 miles away).

More about this marker. This marker replaces marker No.

Photographed by Yvonne Vaughn, December 5, 2023

2. St. Matthew's Parish Marker

9-2 titled “St. Matthew’s Parish Episcopal Church” that read,

Stands 0.4 mile NW of this spot. An act creating the parish in 1765 was disallowed by the king. A second act was approved in 1768. The first of four buildings, each on a different site, was erected in 1766. The present edifice was built in 1852. The congregation was incorporated in 1788 as a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church.

That previous marker stood on US 601 at SC 419 about four tenths of a mile away.

Photographed by Yvonne Vaughn, December 5, 2023

3. St. Matthew's Parish Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2023, by Yvonne Vaughn of Elgin, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 581 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 5, 2023, by Yvonne Vaughn of Elgin, South Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.