Bascom Corner, Indiana facts for kids
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Bascom Corner, Indiana
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 Bascom Corner, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Bascom Corner, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Ohio |
| Township | Cass |
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47040
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| Area codes | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 430555 |
Bascom Corner is a small place located in the state of Indiana, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own separate local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Cass Township within Ohio County.
A Look Back: The History of Bascom Corner
How Bascom Corner Got Its Name
The name "Bascom Corner" comes from a family who were among the very first people to settle and live in this area. It was a common practice in the past to name places after important families or individuals who helped establish the community. So, the Bascom family played a role in the early days of this quiet corner of Indiana.
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