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 DrivesHoused in former Adair Hospital founded by Cornelia Adair in 1910 for local cowboys, the museum features heirlooms from area ...
Traveling exhibits and works by students and faculty displayed throughout year. ...
Displays focus on early farm and ranch days of Concho County and include rare windmills, horse-drawn equipment and farm imple...
Two-building complex includes restored depot agent's home; exhibits feature home life, general history of Hansford County. Ou...
This park is host to softball and baseball tournaments as well as recreational outings for picnics. It also has an RV park fo...