Gail in Borden County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Borden County Jail
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, December 3, 2018
1. Borden County Jail Marker
Behind two-foot thick outside walls, the cell walls and floor are of 1/3 inch case hardened steel plates, impervious to hack saw blades. Doors fastened with huge hasps and padlocks opened by six inch key.
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 457.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 32° 46.221′ N, 101° 26.684′ 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 (within shouting distance of this marker); Mushaway Peak (approx. 3.2 miles away); Garza Points (approx. 13.8 miles away).
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Photographed By Larry D. Moore, December 3, 2018
2. Borden County Jail Marker Area
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, December 3, 2018
3. Borden County Jail
Credits. This page was last revised on December 9, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 336 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 9, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
