Christian Triebel

Christian Triebel (6 November 1714 – 16 April 1798) was a German master carpenter. He helped build several notable buildings in the Moravian community in today's Winston-Salem and Old Salem, North Carolina, and elsewhere in the state. These buildings are some of the few that have survived. One of his most notable works is the Single Brothers' House, which was completed in 1769.

Early life Triebel was born in Germany in 1714 and grew up in Henneberg. In his memoir, he stated he was a rambunctious youth, but after beginning an affiliation with the Moravian Church, he lived a pious life. arriving in October 1755. First House, Winston-Salem, North Carolina (1767) Single Brothers' House, Old Salem, North Carolina (1769) Single Sisters' House, Old Salem, North Carolina (1786)

Personal life Triebel built his home, at the corner of Academy Street and Main Street in Old Salem, in 1774. Part of the agreement with the Congregational Council, who owned the lot, was that he would allow the night watchmen to occupy an upstairs room. He is interred in Salem Moravian God's Acre in Winston-Salem.