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Gail Borden, Jr.

Galveston, Galveston County

Marker Text

Site of the home 1837-1851, of Gail Borden, Jr. pioneer surveyor, newspaper editor and inventor of a process for condensing milk, which he discovered while living here in 1840. Born November 9, 1801. Died September 2, 1874.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description 3410 Bernardo de Galvez Ave
Marker # 182
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Subject Marker (gray granite)
Code pioneers
Latitude, Longitude 29.288955, -94.802716

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