Near Tucumcari in Quay County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Fort Bascom

1863-1870

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 15, 2016

1. Fort Bascom Marker

Inscription. Fort Bascom was built to protect this area from Comanches. In 1864, Kit Carson led a campaign against the Comanches, as did General Philip Sheridan in 1868. The fort was also established to control the Comancheros, New Mexicans involved in illegal trade with the Comanches. Fort Bascom was abandoned in 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern New Mexico.

It is also in the American Southwest,

on the Great Plains,

on the Southern Plains,

and specifically on the High Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what

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was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

the Dust Bowl,

and the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Yetta Kohn (1843 – 1917) (approx. 5½ miles away); Tucumcari (approx. 5.6 miles away); Tucumcari Mountain (approx. 5.6 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Bascom (approx. 5.7 miles away); a different marker also named 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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tucumcari.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 15, 2016

2. Fort Bascom Marker

Back of Marker
Points of Interest
New Mexico's Historic Markers typically have a map on the back side showing the location of other OSHM's. This is an excellent source of information when exploring for other Historical Markers and locations.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 15, 2016

3. Fort Bascom Marker

View north on highway 104

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 1,091 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 22, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.