Thomas Hutchins

Thomas Hutchins
Born1730
Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
DiedApril 18, 1789
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Cartographer, engineer, geographer, surveyor
Known forFirst geographer of the United States

Thomas Hutchins (1730 – April 18, 1789) was an American military engineer, cartographer, geographer and surveyor. In 1781, Hutchins was named the first geographer of the United States.

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