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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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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 (/ˈbæskəm/ BAS-kəm) is a census-designated place in western Hopewell Township, Seneca County, Ohio. It has a post office with the ZIP code 44809 and hosts Hopewell-Loudon High School. The community is located at the intersection of State Routes 18 and 635 east of Fostoria. The population was 397 at the 2020 census.
History
Bascom was laid out in 1837. The community derives its name from Scott & Bascom, publishers of The Ohio State Journal. A post office called Bascom has been in operation since 1850.
Demographics
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| 2020 | 397 | — | |
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See also
In Spanish: Bascom (Ohio) para niños
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