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Borden County, Texas
Historical Markers in Gail, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 5 Texas historical markers in Gail, in Borden County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Cowboys & Cattle and Native History. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 2014. 1 is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.
Start with these Gail stories
- Mushaway Peakplaced 2014
Shown on maps as Mucha Que, Mucha Kowa, Muchakooga, de Cordova, or signal hill, this peak rises to an elevation of 2862 feet.
- 1902-1904 Land Rushesplaced 1970
Cowboys and settlers fought here in early days for right to claim lands placed in public domain in 1902 by Texas courts.
- Borden Countyplaced 1936
Originally a part of Bexar District. Created August 21, 1876. Organized March 17, 1891. Named in honor of Gail Borden, 1801-1874.
- Borden County Jailplaced 1967
Built of hand-hewn native stone from Gail Mountain, this jail planned for maximum security. Is one of the oldest jails in use in West Texas.
- Gail Cemeteryplaced 2005
Borden County, created in 1876, was organized in 1891, the same year the town of Gail was established as county seat.
All 5 historical markers in Gail
- 1902-1904 Land Rushes1970
- Borden County1936
- Borden County Jail1967
- Gail Cemetery2005
- Mushaway Peak2014
Historical markers near Gail
- Post31 stories · 28 mi
- Snyder47 stories · 30 mi
- Big Spring13 stories · 36 mi
- Westbrook7 stories · 38 mi
- Hermleigh5 stories · 42 mi
- Colorado City29 stories · 43 mi
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