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Welcome to Saint Jo
Welcome to Saint Jo, the oldest town in Montague County, Texas. Situated in the lush, rolling hills of the Red River Valley, Saint Jo boasts some of the most dramatic scenery in north Texas. Founded in 1849, it was also called Head of Elm for a time, in regards to its close proximity to the headwaters of the Elm Fork of the Trinity River. Saint Jo is home to a thousand friendly people who all enjoy the relaxed lifestyle, unique downtown square, surrounding scenic beauty, and a colorful community history. Come visit our historic Chisholm Trail Square, commemorating the famous cattle trail that saw millions of livestock driven through the Saint Jo area in route north to Kansas. Please take a moment to explore our site, and we look forward to your visit!
Wineries
Lodging
TEXAS KINGS HOTEL
This hotel is in a renovated turn of the century building. Stay in one of five spacious rooms, all with their own bath with access to a large gathering room with big screen TV, pool table, leather chairs, bar and kitchen. Located on the square, 104 S. Broad
SCHILLINGHAUS
Located in the small German Catholic town of Muenster, TX, just 9 miles East of Saint Jo just off Hwy 82. Schillinghaus is a tranquil retreat featuring accommodations of upscale modern rustic décor. The building is located directly across from the park where Germanfest is held.
ARCHE WINERY & VINEYARD
Several vinifera wine grapes are grown here in this beautiful Red River Valley vineyard, 6 miles north of Saint Jo. Tour the vineyard and taste the wines. Check their website for days and hours of operation
BLUE OSTRICH WINERY & VINEYARD
Located 8 miles north of Saint Jo, Texas in the Red River Valley. A commercial winery & vineyard located on a working Texas cattle ranch, Blue Ostrich creates award winning Texas wines and are open to the public at 12:00pm Thursday-Sunday, and by appointment, year round. 5611 FM 2382
Saint Jo ISD | Saint Jo is a class A school. Saint Jo has a 9/1 student/teacher ratio. The High School and gym were completed in 1994. An addition to the elementary school was completed in 1998. A new monolithic dome style gym and field house was completed in the fall 2006. The dome also serves as a storm shelter in an emergency. A remarkable number of graduating seniors receive scholarships for advanced education.
Saint Jo High School | grades 7-12
Saint Jo Elementary | grades PreK-6
Colleges within commuting distance:
Cooke County Community College, Gainesville, Bowie & Corinth
University of North Texas and Texas Women's University, Denton
Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls
*This property the children can transfer to Saint Jo ISD
Saint Jo has one large park with a community playground and covered picnic areas, baseball and T-ball fields, and a sand volleyball court. There are 4 golf courses within 20 miles of Saint Jo. There are 3 lakes within 30 miles of Saint Jo. Site seeing, hunting, fishing, camping, swimming, bike riding, motocross, and four-wheeling.
Recreation
Schools
Museums
THE STONEWALL SALOON MUSEUM
Located on the downtown square. built in 1873 and recently refurbished as a museum featuring numerous photos and exhibits depicting Saint Jo's history.
100 Main St
GILBERT'S FENTON ART GLASS & COLLECTIBLES MUSEUM
Open Sat 10am-6pm and Sun 1pm-5pm, and daily by appointment. Features one man's collection of almost 30,000 pieces of Fenton glass and collectibles. Gift shop sells new Fenton glass and collectibles. Located at 812 W Hwy 82
EXPERIENCE THE HISTORY OF SAINT JO
SCENIC DRIVE
Take a drive north of downtown square along FM 677 and see hilltop views of Mountain Creek and Red River Valley. Devil's Backbone, which lies to the east of FM 677 has an elevation of more than 1,200 feet. The ridge was used by the Comanche and Kiowa tribes as a lookout point over one hundred years ago. Drive east of Saint Jo along FM 2382 and FM 433 for a view of The Breaks Ranch and the Red River Valley. The Running N Ranch, a private ranch one mile south of town on FM 677 has larger than life sculptures such as ladybugs made out of a Volkswagen Beetle cars, large daisies and a sculpture that tells time.