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.
29.6975° N, 96.6860° W
This marker stands on private property. Please view it from the road or ask the owner first.
Where to Find It
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)
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