Fort Bascom Historical Marker Traditional Cache
Fort Bascom Historical Marker
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Level ground near an historical marker. Log only so bring your own instrument.
Founded on the south bank of the Canadian River in eastern New Mexico during the Civil War, Fort Bascom (1863-70) had a short but distinguished history. It helped control the Kiowas, Comanches, and other tribes inhabiting the Red and Canadian River region; watched over the Goodnight-Loving Cattle Trail, as well as the Santa Fe Trail; and policed the activities of the "Comancheros," American and Mexican renegades who traded illegally with the Indians.
More information about the fort can be found on "User's web page".
Nothing remains of the fort and permission from the ranch owner is needed to visit the site.
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