Bascom in Jackson County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Bascom School

Photographed By Tim Fillmon, July 18, 2022

1. Bascom School Marker

Inscription. Bascom School was built in 1927 on the Woodman of the World Campground. The classic 1920s era design embodies many characteristics of Florida's founding and early development period (1890-1929). The one-story school used locally made bricks and hewn timber. It includes such notable architectural features as large multipane windows, a gable roof, two front-facing gable extensions, exposed rafter tails and an offset porch entrance.

Originally it had four classrooms and an auditorium with stage. In 1942 the southeast classroom was converted to a lunchroom. Classes were held in the school until 1963. It served as the town hall until 2001. Alumni and friends preserved the school in 2010.

The town of Bascom was a river settlement, being a day's horse ride from Neal's Landing on the Chattahoochee River.

Erected 2010 by Chipola Historical Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.

Location. 30° 55.556′ N, 85° 7.165′ W. Marker is in Bascom, Florida, in Jackson County. Marker is on Basswood Road (County Route 165) just south of Neals Landing Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker

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is at or near this postal address: 4969 Basswood Road, Bascom FL 32423, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Wallace Zachariah Nolyar Bowers (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Hayes Long Mansion (approx. 4.3 miles away); Erwin House (approx. 4.6 miles away); Greenwood Baptist Church (approx. 4.8 miles away); Great Oaks (approx. 4.9 miles away); Lovedale Baptist Cemetery (approx. 5.6 miles away); Ekanachatte or "Red Ground" (approx. 7½ miles away); Dellwood Methodist Church (approx. 8.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bascom.

Also see . . . Bascom Schoolhouse. (Submitted on October 17, 2022, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.)

Photographed By Tim Fillmon, July 18, 2022

2. Bascom School Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2022, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 227 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 17, 2022, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.