Bascom, Ohio facts for kids
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Bascom, Ohio
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Running concurrently with Ohio State Route 18, Tiffin Street bisects Bascom.
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Crown jewel of Ohio
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Location of Bascom
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Seneca |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44809
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1048488 |
Bascom is a census-designated place in western Hopewell Township, Seneca County, Ohio, United States. It has a post office with the ZIP code 44809, as well as hosts Hopewell-Loudon Elementary and High School. The community is located at the intersection of State Routes 18 and 635 east of Fostoria.
History
Bascom was laid out in 1837. The community derives its name from Scott & Bascom, Ohio newspaper editors. A post office called Bascom has been in operation since 1850.
See also
In Spanish: Bascom (Ohio) para niños
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