Jacob Motte House
circa 1731
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.
Marker is at the intersection of Tradd Street and Meeting Street, on the right when traveling east on Tradd Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org