Galveston in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Gail Borden, Jr.

Site of the Home 1837-1851, of

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, January 21, 2024

1. Gail Borden, Jr. Marker

Inscription. Site of the home 1837-1851, of Gail Borden, Jr. pioneer surveyor, newspaper editor and inventor of a process for condensing milk, which he discovered while living here in 1840. Born November 9, 1801. Died September 2, 1874.

Erected 1936 by The State of Texas. (Marker Number 182.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.

Location. 29° 17.326′ N, 94° 48.15′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. It is on Bernardo de Galvez Avenue east of 35th Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3410 Bernardo de Galvez Ave, Galveston TX 77550, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dr. Frederick K. and Lucy Adelaide Fisher House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Powhatan House (about 600 feet away); Samuel May Williams (about 700 feet away); Williams-Tucker House, 1837-40 (about 700 feet away); The Mexican Telegraph Company (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of the Home of Michel Branamour Menard

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Baden-Sproule House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Galveston Artillery Club (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galveston.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 427 times since then and 34 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 25, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.

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