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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in West Texas. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Gail Borden, Jr. (a few steps from this marker); Borden County Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Borden County Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Dorward Drug (within shouting distance of this marker); 19021904 Land Rushes (within shouting distance of this marker); Gail Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); Mushaway Peak (approx. 3.3 miles away); Garza Points (approx. 13.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gail.
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
Photographed by Richard Hawkins, January 12, 2026
4. Borden County Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,069 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 14, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. 4. submitted on January 12, 2026, by Richard Hawkins of Phelan, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
