Saint Jo, Experience the Old West at this North Texas Treasure

Saint Jo has that feeling of the old west and it's no surprise as it was one of the last stops along the Chisholm Trail before crossing the Red River. On my visit I encountered some of the friendliest people that I've ever met in Texas. Join me on a tour of this charming little town.

[@beyond_civilization]

Amazing. It's a beautiful experience to just get lost in time for a day in one of those historic little Texas towns. Thanks for the upload! 🤠👍🏼

[@1121gsm]

I lived in Wichita Falls for five years when I was in the Air Force. I went through Saint Jo to and from Lake Texoma many times but never stopped. Now I'm sorry I didn't. Thanks for sharing.

[@secretsoftexas6872]

Maybe one day

[@DarthMayonnaise2652]

Thank you for all the time, effort, and fuel you put into your great content... Cheers!

[@larrywatkins5602]

Nice video of a really neat little town that I have visited several times when going thru the area. My Grandmother was born near Illinois Bend in 1879, left with her parents and six siblings when they emigrated to the Chickasaw Nation with 2 wagons, and 60 head of cattle, crossing at Red River station.. She died of tuberculosis at age 48 in Marlow, Oklahoma. Sure wish I could have known her.

[@secretsoftexas6872]

Wow. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@truss6282]

I love old quiet towns like this!!!We have many like it down here around San Angelo, Tx. Cool place,and I bet the people that live there are pretty laid back.

[@DustyWingsProductions]

Nice job! The folks that started the museum can trace their family all they way back to the 1850s in St. Jo. The project was a grassroots roots effort. The whole town chipped in with cash and artifact donations and they are constantly on the lookout for more things to add. They are very proud of their little museum and I have to say my visit with them and my tour of the old saloon was very informative.

[@crm6326]

Beautiful, remembrance of olden days

[@jrussellcase]

My mother's family used to come here for family get-togethers/reunions many many moons ago (1950s), out at Katy Lake. I was lucky enough to go to one of their "updated" get-togethers back in the 1980s. I sent my mother a link to your channel, I hope she finds this video....I think she'll enjoy it.

[@jeffburk1692]

My wife's family is from there at one time both sides lived there. The Grimes and Peddycoarts. Her great great great grandpa had a ferry services on the red river.

[@johnmyers8588]

I was interested in seeing how you would present this town to your viewers as I've been there several times on my motorcycle (great ride if you cut up through Decatur taking back roads then go down the "drop-off" just outside of St. Jo). It's such a quiet town square.....of the 3-4 times Ive been there, my wife and I were the only one's in the square (besides merchants). Interesting they're remodeling the hotel. My friend who has a home near there said they were growing and wanted me to open a kolache shop in the square. Another great video!

[@secretsoftexas6872]

With DFW continuing to grow and the Hill Country being overcrowded most weekends, this may be a great alternative for people.

[@platii3176]

this channel is great man.. I would love to show you some cool spots not too far west of Wichita Falls. Between seymour and Vernon, there’s nothing but wilderness… truly feels like I take step back in time when I go out there

[@pamelabowling7959]

Beautiful small town enjoyed so much thanks 😊

[@acesnoopy]

Wow I've never even heard of it. Got a new place to go see, thanks a lot for this video

[@secretsoftexas6872]

It was a pleasant surprise for me. It's right next to Nocona so you can visit both in a weekend.

[@jaynewaynewayne931]

This is what I was looking for beautiful video great town I am looking for somewhere quaint for me and my carriage horses through this drought

[@hifistuded]

You are a gem finder Thank you.

[@LivingCoast2Coast]

Cute little town.

[@JAVATONL]

Another great video. Always nice to hear you talking about the history of where you are.

[@lrhernandez1196]

I've been to Saint Jo many times to visit dear friend. Their Dairy Queen is awesome!! 😉

[@JamaniusFreebone]

Man I lived in Burneyville Oklahoma right across the river from here for four years and had no idea this town was so preserved and beautiful

[@randyfarr844]

I would almost like to live there, looks like a nice quiet retirement community

[@secretsoftexas6872]

Every person I met there was friendly

[@ThelifeandtimesofBarneyTaylor]

Man it must be cool to travel Texas 👍🏻

[@cindibaker4341]

Thank you so much!!

[@vgarza1972]

Great video always looking for a place to get away for a day or two!!

[@boodog4023]

Awesome little town.

[@dedepyle7046]

I love St Jo. I would live there if I could.

[@bellaholmes1618]

You wouldn’t like it it’s boring 😢

[@dedepyle7046]

@@bellaholmes1618 i love small quaint quiet towns. Its not to far from Gainesville and Ft Worth/Dallas.

[@bellaholmes1618]

@@dedepyle7046 oh trust me I know But you don’t

[@dedepyle7046]

@@bellaholmes1618 i live in a tow of 169 folks without a gas station or grocery store. I love it!

[@dedepyle7046]

Its a drive fir us now, so no big deal.

[@dombutler7685]

very nice little town, thanks for the video!

[@robthetraveler1099]

The bluffs north of Saint Jo overlooking the Red River on FM 677 & FM 2382 are gorgeous.

[@secretsoftexas6872]

I believe it. I think right now would be great time to be there with all the spring color. I was there in late winter.

[@montanamountains3394]

Definitely some gorgeous views north of town and along the river.

[@firefly9559]

Would love to visit!! May plan a trip soon.

[@ramiromontoya9357]

Such a cool video; thank you. By the way I've been meaning to give you kudos for showing the map and location of the towns you show us in the beginning of your video. It helps to visualize where the towns are.

[@secretsoftexas6872]

Thanks. I thought it would give people a general idea of how far it would be for them.

[@maupinmaupin1472]

I like that tornado proof house at about 6.00.

[@secretsoftexas6872]

Sitting on a hilltop in North Texas, it needs to be!

[@robertbunnell5932]

You should make a video of Mineral Wells tx. Lots of old buildings being restored. The famous historic Baker Hotel is one of the buildings being restored.

[@johnmyers8588]

He already did a few weeks ago......👍

[@robertbunnell5932]

@@johnmyers8588 oh okay thank you

[@michaelsonleitner5724]

Truly enjoyed the video. Definitely a must see. What varieties of wine did they have?

[@secretsoftexas6872]

www.4rwines.com/index.cfm?method=pages.showPage&pageID=DE3DA814-F18D-111D-8F1A-17202E811BF9&sortBy=DisplayOrder&maxRows=10&&page=1

[@joehammond2586]

I wonder what St. Jo would think of having a winery in St. Jo?

[@secretsoftexas6872]

lol

[@bellaholmes1618]

It has 2 lol 😂

[@jbgood2209]

ST. Jo has a dark past as well. Like the sign that was over Main St at one time.

[@byersfamilyhomestead7412]

Am interested in learning what you know.

[@charlietube7165]

BS

[@williamkeith8944]

Yup, the cattle did that on the Chisholm Trail🐴

[@javarama]

Stay out of this corrupt speed trap of a town.