Basel

Basel (also: Gratz, Kratz, Vasilievka, Vasilevka, Wasiljewka).

One of the original Mother Colonies.

Founded: 20 August 1767 by Baron Caneau de Beauregard, moved to new location in 1770.

Denomination: Lutheran.

Population: 83 (1769), 166 (1773), 295 (1798), 4795 (1912), 3974 (1926).