Marker location: from Weimar, take US 90 4.5 mi. east to Borden, in Borden take CR 217 exactly 1 mi. to crossover point at railroad; marker is on private property just north of creek (across railroad)
Marker erected: 1936
Marker Text: Gail Borden
Site of the beef canning plant and residence, built in 1872, by Gail Borden (1801-1874), pioneer surveyor, newspaper editor and inventor of the process of condensing milk, who operated this plant until his death. Demolished in 1885.
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There are historical markers in several other counties related to Gail Borden. For more information see the Texas Historical Commission Historic Sites Atlas.
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