Bascom is an unincorporated community in Smith County, located in the U.S. state of Texas,[1] settled in 1846 on the site of an Indian encampment and flowing spring.

The community was named after the Christian preacher and circuit rider Henry Bidleman Bascom.

[2] Country music musician Johnny Gimble was raised here.

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