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 DrivesDuring the winter the hot water discharge is a favorite place to fish especially for white bass and hybrid striped bass. Dur...
U.S. Army post established in 1851 at another location by Gen. William G. Belknap; moved same year to present site along Braz...
Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...
Displays focus on early farm and ranch days of Concho County and include rare windmills, horse-drawn equipment and farm imple...
This 14-acre water park offers cooling rides for summer visitors including a wave pool, speed slide, flume slides, a lazy riv...