Bascom, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bascom, Ohio
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Running concurrently with Ohio State Route 18, Tiffin Street bisects Bascom.
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Location of Bascom
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Seneca |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.51 sq mi (3.92 km2) |
| • Land | 1.51 sq mi (3.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 397 |
| • Density | 262.22/sq mi (101.21/km2) |
| 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 | 2628862 |
Bascom (pronounced BAS-kəm) is a small community located in western Hopewell Township, Seneca County, Ohio. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area identified for gathering population information. Bascom has its own post office (with ZIP code 44809) and is home to Hopewell-Loudon High School. You can find Bascom where two state roads, Route 18 and Route 635, meet. It is located east of Fostoria. In 2020, about 397 people lived there.
Bascom's History and Beginnings
Bascom was first planned and settled in 1837. The community got its name from a company called Scott & Bascom. They were publishers of a newspaper called The Ohio State Journal. A post office has been operating in Bascom since 1850, helping people send and receive mail.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 397 | — | |
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The number of people living in Bascom is counted every ten years by the United States government. This count is called a census. According to the 2020 census, 397 people lived in Bascom. This helps us understand how the community is growing or changing over time.
See also
In Spanish: Bascom (Ohio) para niños
