Carolina Ghost Towns
Carolina Ghost Towns
Tom Taylor
Fort Motte, South Carolina
19 minutes Posted Jan 6, 2026 at 4:00 am.
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This week we visit the ghost town of Fort Motte, in Calhoun County, South Carolina.  The town takes its name from a British garrison, which was named after the plantation owner, Rebecca Brewton Motte. 
Resources:
On the Road with Charles Kuralt
Fort Motte - Wikipedia
Siege of Fort Motte
Rebecca Motte
National Register of Historic Places