Borden County, County administrative division in West Texas, United States.
Borden County spans across 906 square miles of land in West Texas, with the small town of Gail serving as its county seat.
The county was established in 1876 and named after Gail Borden Jr, an entrepreneur who developed condensed milk production techniques in the United States.
The Shoshone and Penateka Comanche Native American tribes inhabited the region before European settlement, leaving traces of their presence in the area.
The county government operates from the brick and concrete courthouse at 117 East Wasson Avenue in Gail, managing administrative services for residents.
With a population of 631 residents recorded in 2020, Borden County maintains its status as the fifth least populated county in Texas.
Location: Texas
Inception: 1876
Capital city: Gail
Shares border with: Garza County, Scurry County, Mitchell County, Howard County, Dawson County, Lynn County, Martin County
Website: http://co.borden.tx.us
GPS coordinates: 32.74000,-101.43000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:17
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