Fort Bascom

 (1863-1870) - A U.S. Army post established in 1863 during the U.S. Civil War by Captain Peter W.L. Plympton, 7th U.S. Infantry, on the west bank of the Canadian River in San Miguel County, New Mexico. Named for Captain George N. Bascom, 16th U.S. Infantry, who was killed 21 Feb 1862 at the Battle of Valverde, New Mexico. Abandoned in 1870.

History
Established on 15 Aug 1863 by Captain Peter W.L. Plympton, 7th U.S. Infantry and elements of Company F, 7th U.S. Infantry and Company I, 1st New Mexico Volunteers. Established to protect New Mexico travel routes and to promote settlement of the Canadian River Valley. The post was not completed but stone officers quarters and adobe barracks were constructed.

The post was abandoned in December 1870 and the garrison transferred to Fort Union.

Current Status
Private property in San Miguel County, New Mexico. Only foundation remains.

Sources:
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Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Bascom
 * Wikipedia - Fort Bascom
 * NPS - Fort Bascom