Bascom (/ˈbæskəm/ BAS-kəm[3]) is a census-designated place in western Hopewell Township, Seneca County, Ohio.

[2] It has a post office with the ZIP code 44809 and hosts Hopewell-Loudon High School.

[4] The community is located at the intersection of State Routes 18 and 635 east of Fostoria.

[5] The community derives its name from Scott & Bascom, publishers of The Ohio State Journal.

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