Oldtown in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Summerhouse 1759

(reconstructed)

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

1. Summerhouse 1759 Marker

Inscription. This summerhouse was built in 1759 by Christian Triebel, the chief carpenter, later in charge of construction of the first buildings in the new town of Salem. This reconstruction reflects Triebel's carpenter skills and the existence of the Bethabara saw mill. This summerhouse contrasts with the more crude, hand-hewn summerhouse in the community garden.

"Br. Triebel and his apprentice Strahle went to Salem and began work on the framing for the first house to be built on the lower street. The Brn. Herbst and Pfeil, with four boys, were also there to fell trees on the building site and secure the bark."
Bethabara Diary, April 22, 1766.

Erected by Historic Bethabara Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is April 22, 1762.

Location. 36° 9.38′ N, 80° 17.94′ W. Marker is in Oldtown, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. Marker can be reached from Bethabara Road, on the right when traveling east. Located in Historic Bethabara Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winston Salem NC 27106, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. New Tavern Well 1755 (here, next to this marker); New Bethabara Tavern 1775

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(here, next to this marker); Medical Gardens 1761 (a few steps from this marker); Medicinal Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Community Garden 1759 (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Bethabara Park 1753 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1753 Great Philadelphia Wagon Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Community and Medical Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oldtown.

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

2. Summerhouse 1759 Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

3. Summerhouse 1759 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 680 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 13, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.