South of Broad in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Jacob Motte House

circa 1731

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 27, 2010

1. Jacob Motte House Marker

Inscription. Standing on land bought from Robert Tradd, which was part of lot 60 of "Grand Modell" of 1672. Early Georgian house built by Jacob Motte, prominent Huguenot and one time royal treasurer of province. Original paneling from second floor living room is in city arts museum of St. Louis. Remainder of house has original paneling.

Erected 2003 by The Preservation Society of Charleston.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina, Preservation Society of Charleston series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1672.

Location. 32° 46.483′ N, 79° 55.818′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in South of Broad. It is at the intersection of Tradd Street and Meeting Street, on the right when traveling east on Tradd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 61 Tradd Street, Charleston SC 29401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Historic Charleston

and in the Lowcountry.

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 walking distance of this marker: Dr. William Cleland's House (a few steps from this marker); 58 Tradd Street (a few steps from this marker); The George Ducat House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Colonel Alexander Hext Tenements

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The William Vanderhorst House (within shouting distance of this marker); William Harvey House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Branford-Horry House (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Presbyterian Church of Charleston (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Branford-Horry House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Jacob Motte House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 27, 2010

2. Jacob Motte House

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 27, 2010

3. Jacob Motte House

Jacob Motte House Marker including: image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2011

4. Jacob Motte House Marker including:

Medallion:
Award 1968
Carolopolis
Condita A.D.
1670
Preservation Society of Charleston
The Carolopolis Award is a plaque placed on buildings that have been preserved, restored, rehabilitated or are outstanding examples of new construction. The award is presented to those individuals, businesses or organizations that currently own the property. The Carolopolis Award is a slightly modified reproduction of the seal of the City of Charleston. The word Carolopolis comes from the original name of the city

Jacob Motte House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud

5. Jacob Motte House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,617 times since then and 91 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 27, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 4, 5. submitted on October 10, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.