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 DrivesOne of the best preserved frontier military posts west of the Mississippi, this National Historic Landmark consists o...
Restored Victorian home of Joseph Potton family, circa 1901; listed in National Register of Historic Places; excellent showca...
Learn about town and surrounding county's early history by visiting exhibit room, which includes photographs of early settler...
A chain of sand dunes extend for 130 miles, three to five miles wide. Archeological findings show that the area was inhabited...
Small lake for fishing; swimming pool, walking trail and picnic areas. At south edge of city on U.S. 84....