Gail in Borden County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Borden County
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, December 3, 2018
1. Borden County Marker
Bexar District
created organized
August 21, 1876 March 17, 1891
Named in honor of
Gail Borden
1801-1874
pioneer surveyor, newspaper editor,
and inventor of the process
of condensing milk
Gail, county seat.
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 456.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 17, 1891.
Location. 32° 46.208′ N, 101° 26.702′ W. Marker is in Gail, Texas, in Borden County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 180 and North Elm Street, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 180. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gail TX 79738, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Borden County Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Mushaway Peak (approx. 3.3 miles away); Garza Points (approx. 13.8 miles away).
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Photographed By Larry D. Moore, December 3, 2018
2. Borden County Marker
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, December 3, 2018
3. Borden County Marker Area
Credits. This page was last revised on December 14, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 359 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 14, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
