Near Tucumcari in Quay County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Fort Bascom
1863-1870
Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 35° 14.552′ N, 103° 47.184′ W. Marker is near Tucumcari, New Mexico, in Quay County. Marker is on State Road 104 at milepost 100.3, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tucumcari NM 88401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Yetta Kohn (1843 – 1917) (approx. 5˝ miles away); Tucumcari Mountain (approx. 5.6 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Bascom (approx. 5.7 miles away); Tucumcari (approx. 6.2 miles away); A Route 66 Classic (approx. 6.3 miles away); Blue Swallow Motel (approx. 6.3 miles away); Comanche Country (approx. 6.6 miles away); a different marker also named Tucumcari Mountain (approx. 7.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tucumcari.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 708 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 22, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.