nineteenth century, after the invention of the cotton gin, this upland area was developed for cotton as a commodity crop. The battlefield site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, considered important because of the military and other history from 1750-1799. References External links "Fort Motte Battle Site, Calhoun County (Address Restricted)", South Carolina Department of Archives and History The Siege of Fort Motte Archaeological sites on the National Register of Historic Places in South Carolina Motte Buildings and structures in Calhoun County, South Carolina Motte Motte Motte National Register of Historic Places in Calhoun County, South Carolina Motte American Revolution on the National Register of Historic Places