Borden County
Historical marker location:
117 E. Wasson Ave., Gail, Texas
( On north side of courthouse square)
Marker installed: 1936
Marker size: 1936 Centennial - Highway Marker
Originally a part of Bexar District; created August 21, 1876; organized 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
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