Gail, Texas
Gail is an unincorporated community in Borden County, Texas, United States. Located at the junction of U.S. Highway 180 and Farm to Market Road 669, it is the county seat of Borden County. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 231.
Gail, Texas | |
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Unincorporated community | |
Borden County Courthouse in Gail | |
Gail | |
| Coordinates: 32°46′13″N 101°26′43″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Borden |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.02 sq mi (5.23 km2) |
| • Land | 2.01 sq mi (5.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.008 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,556 ft (779 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 231 |
| • Density | 115/sq mi (44.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 79738 |
| Area code | 806 |
The town and county are named for Gail Borden, Jr., the inventor of condensed milk.
Gail Mountain is located on the southwestern edge of town. The 20th annual Christmas lighting of the star atop Gail Mountain was held on November 29, 2013.
Mushaway Peak, a small but conspicuous butte, is located 4 miles (6 km) southeast.
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