John Hoskins Stone (July 17, 1749[citation needed] – October 5, 1804) was an American planter, soldier, and politician from Charles County, Maryland.

His family had been prominent since early colonial days when William Stone had served as governor a hundred years before his birth.

In 1775, Stone joined the newly organized Maryland Battalion led by Colonel William Smallwood as a lieutenant.

When the Continental Line was re-organized early in 1777, General Smallwood had earned additional responsibility as a brigade commander.

Stone returned home to Maryland and was made a member of the state's Executive Council where he served from 1779 until 1785.

Stone was elected to a single three-year term as Governor of Maryland from 1794 to 1797, before returning to private life.