Both the town and county are named for Gail Borden, Texas patriot, surveyor, editor, trustee of the Texas Baptist Education Society that founded Baylor University, inventor of condensed milk, and founder of Borden Foods.
Gail was first established as ranch supply point in 1891, and elected the county seat and only town in Borden County. Gail remains a cow town without a bank, theater, railroad, hotel, doctor, or lawyer. The courthouse is the one large building on main street.
F.M. 669 north toward Post ascends the Texas High Plains, which are southernmost extension of Great Plains of the United States. In immensity beyond comprehension, Great Plains sweep north more than 1,600 miles, thrusting deep into Canada, through heartland of America that produces nation'
Gail, TX Scenic DrivesLarge collection of barbed wire artifacts, including different cuts with fence building tools related to the wire. Other exhi...
In a 51-acre park with lake and picnic area, this center offers a variety of attractions. The center hosts a diverse collecti...
U.S. Army post established in 1851 at another location by Gen. William G. Belknap; moved same year to present site along Braz...
Railroad memorabilia, photographs, and books in historic 1911 depot....
Located in one of the original buildings built by C.W. Post in 1911, this museum rotates exhibits throughout the year. During...