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.

Biography

Hawks was born in England, c. 1731. He died at New Bern, North Carolina, on February 16, 1790.^[1]

Buildings

Several of Hawks's buildings are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).^[2]

• Coor House, built 1767, 501 E. Front St., New Bern, North Carolina, NRHP-listed^[2]
• Governor's Palace, built 1770, 501 E. Front St., New Bern, North Carolina
• Stanly House, built ca. 1779, 307 George St., New Bern, North Carolina, NRHP-listed^[2]
• One or more works in Edenton Historic District, roughly bounded by E. & W. Freemason, S. Oakum, E. & W. Water, and Mosely Sts. Edenton, North Carolina, NRHP-listed^[2]