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Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Basom (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Basom. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the northwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the north.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the north contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Basom is located in Genesee County.

To see how the shape of New York's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Genesee County: Erie, Livingston, Monroe, Orleans & Wyoming.

Below are the counties that are near Basom. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Basom:

  • Genesee County     (The home county of Basom)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Basom, with the one closest to Basom listed first.
    • Alabama
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alabama
      • Alabama is located in Genesee County
    • Indian Falls
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Falls
      • Indian Falls is located in Genesee County
    • Wheatville
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wheatville
      • Wheatville is located in Genesee County
    • North Pembroke
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Pembroke have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Pembroke
      • North Pembroke is located in Genesee County
    • Oakfield
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Corfu
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Ridgewood Village
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridgewood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgewood Village
      • Ridgewood Village is located in Genesee County
    • Bushville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bushville
      • Bushville is located in Genesee County
    • Sawens
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sawens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sawens
      • Sawens is located in Genesee County
    • Elba
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elba have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elba
      • Elba is located in Genesee County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 627 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elba <2>
    • Batavia
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Griswold
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Griswold have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Griswold
      • Griswold is located in Genesee County
  • Erie County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Basom, with the one closest to Basom listed first.
    • Akron
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Akron have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Akron
      • Akron is located in Erie County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,844 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Akron <2>
    • Akron Junction
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Akron Junction
      • Akron Junction is located in Erie County
    • Crittenden
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crittenden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crittenden
      • Crittenden is located in Erie County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crittenden <2>
    • Alden Center
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alden Center
      • Alden Center is located in Erie County
    • Alden
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Wolcottsburg
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolcottsburg
      • Wolcottsburg is located in Erie County
    • Looneyville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Looneyville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Looneyville
      • Looneyville is located in Erie County
    • Clarence Center
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clarence Center have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarence Center
      • Clarence Center is located in Erie County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clarence Center <2>
    • Town Line
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Town Line have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Town Line
      • Town Line is located in Erie County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Town Line <2>
    • Swormville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swormville
      • Swormville is located in Erie County
    • Harris Hill
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harris Hill
      • Harris Hill is located in Erie County
    • Williston
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
  • Livingston County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Basom, with the one closest to Basom listed first.
    • Caledonia
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
    • Craigs
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Craigs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Craigs
      • Craigs is located in Livingston County
    • Inverness
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Inverness
      • Inverness is located in Livingston County
    • York
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for York
      • York is located in Livingston County
  • Monroe County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Basom, with the one closest to Basom listed first.
    • Sweden Center
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweden Center
      • Sweden Center is located in Monroe County
    • Brockport
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
    • Redman Corners
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redman Corners
      • Redman Corners is located in Monroe County
    • Churchville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
    • Riga
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riga have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riga
      • Riga is located in Monroe County
    • Clarkson
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Belcoda
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belcoda
      • Belcoda is located in Monroe County
    • Mumford
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
    • Hamlin
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Clifton
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clifton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clifton
      • Clifton is located in Monroe County
    • Hinkleyville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hinkleyville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hinkleyville
      • Hinkleyville is located in Monroe County
    • North Chili
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Chili
      • North Chili is located in Monroe County
  • Niagara County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Basom, with the one closest to Basom listed first.
    • Dysinger
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dysinger have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dysinger
      • Dysinger is located in Niagara County
    • Middleport
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Gasport
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Rapids
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rapids have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rapids
      • Rapids is located in Niagara County
    • Raymond
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raymond
      • Raymond is located in Niagara County
    • Hartland
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartland
      • Hartland is located in Niagara County
    • Lockport
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
    • South Lockport
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Lockport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Lockport
      • South Lockport is located in Niagara County
    • Wrights Corners
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wrights Corners
      • Wrights Corners is located in Niagara County
    • North Hartland
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Hartland
      • North Hartland is located in Niagara County
    • Ridgewood
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
    • Barker
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Barker have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barker
      • Barker is located in Niagara County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 504 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Barker <2>
  • Orleans County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Basom, with the one closest to Basom listed first.
    • Lakewood Village
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakewood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakewood Village
      • Lakewood Village is located in Orleans County
    • West Barre
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Barre
      • West Barre is located in Orleans County
    • Medina
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Jeddo
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jeddo
      • Jeddo is located in Orleans County
    • Eagle Harbor
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Harbor
      • Eagle Harbor is located in Orleans County
    • Albion
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Albion have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Albion
      • Albion is located in Orleans County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,744 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Albion <2>
    • Lyndonville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
    • Manning
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manning
      • Manning is located in Orleans County
    • Brockville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brockville
      • Brockville is located in Orleans County
    • Hulberton
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hulberton
      • Hulberton is located in Orleans County
    • Kuckville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kuckville
      • Kuckville is located in Orleans County
    • Holley
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holley
      • Holley is located in Orleans County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,662 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Holley <2>
  • Wyoming County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Basom, with the one closest to Basom listed first.
    • Attica
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Folsomdale
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Folsomdale
      • Folsomdale is located in Wyoming County
    • Harris Corners
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harris Corners
      • Harris Corners is located in Wyoming County
    • Dale
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Varysburg
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
    • Wyoming
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Johnsonburg
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnsonburg
      • Johnsonburg is located in Wyoming County
    • Covington
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Covington
      • Covington is located in Wyoming County
    • North Java
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
    • Warsaw
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Java Village
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
    • Java Center
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Basom, see our County-by-County Page for Basom.

Newspapers Published in Basom ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 88 newspapers that have been published in the area around Basom.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Basom, there are papers which were published within 18 miles [29 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Basom.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Basom:

Cemeteries Near Basom ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Basom.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Basom covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Basom, with the one closest to Basom listed first.

  • Alabama Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Alabama Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Alabama Cemetery
  • Four Corners Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Four Corners Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Four Corners Cemetery
  • Reed Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Reed Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Reed Cemetery
  • Indian Falls Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Indian Falls Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Indian Falls Cemetery
  • Stone Schoolhouse Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stone Schoolhouse Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stone Schoolhouse Cemetery
  • Nichols Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nichols Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nichols Cemetery
  • Presbyterian Church Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Presbyterian Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Presbyterian Church Cemetery
  • Long House Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Long House Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Long House Cemetery
  • North Pembroke Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the North Pembroke Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the North Pembroke Cemetery
  • Oakfield - Alabama Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oakfield - Alabama Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakfield - Alabama Cemetery
  • Evergreen Lawn Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evergreen Lawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evergreen Lawn Cemetery
  • St. Theresa RC Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Theresa RC Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Theresa RC Cemetery
  • Continue List   (380 more) ...
    • Old Buffalo Road Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Buffalo Road Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Buffalo Road Cemetery
    • Cary Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cary Cemetery
    • St. Cecilia's Catholic Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Cecilia's Catholic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Cecilia's Catholic Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<4>

While we didn't find Basom in the Atlas, the following 1895 communities would have been found near the current location of Basom.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Basom, with the one closest to Basom listed first.

  • Indian Falls
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Falls
    • Indian Falls is located in Genesee County
  • South Alabama
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Alabama have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Alabama
    • South Alabama is located in Genesee County
  • Alabama
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alabama
    • Alabama is located in Genesee County
  • Wheatville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wheatville
    • Wheatville is located in Genesee County
  • North Pembroke
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Pembroke have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Pembroke
    • North Pembroke is located in Genesee County
  • Pembroke
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pembroke have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pembroke
    • Pembroke is located in Genesee County
  • Akron
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Akron have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Akron
    • Akron is located in Erie County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,844 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Akron <2>
  • West Shelby
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Shelby have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Shelby
    • West Shelby is located in Orleans County
  • East Pembroke
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Pembroke have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Pembroke
    • East Pembroke is located in Genesee County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for East Pembroke <2>
  • Oakfield
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
  • Corfu
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
  • West Batavia
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Batavia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Batavia
    • West Batavia is located in Genesee County
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • East Shelby
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Shelby have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Shelby
      • East Shelby is located in Orleans County
    • Wolcottsville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wolcottsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolcottsville
      • Wolcottsville is located in Niagara County
    • South Newstead
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Newstead have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Newstead
      • South Newstead is located in Erie County

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Basom. See our List of 1890's Communities around Basom.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Basom. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Genesee County: www.co.genesee.ny.us/

The official website for State of New York: https://www.ny.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Basom) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Basom. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 43.0673, Longitude: -78.3918    
<4>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Basom, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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