John Hawks | |
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Born |
c. 1731 England |
Died | February 16, 1790 (aged 58–59) |
Occupation | Architect |
Spouse |
Sarah Rice (
m. 1768) |
Buildings |
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John Hawks ( c. 1731 – February 16, 1790) was a British-born American architect remembered as the dominant force in North Carolinian architecture for two decades, and a major designer of some of New Bern's most notable structures. He also served as the first auditor of North Carolina from 1784 until his death.
Hawks was born in England, c. 1731. He died at New Bern, North Carolina, on February 16, 1790. [1]
Several of Hawks's buildings are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). [2]