Stonewall Saloon (Saint Jo, Texas)
Stonewall Saloon or The Museum of the Stonewall Saloon is an authentic western saloon located in Saint Jo, Texas. It was established in 1873. The months with the kindest weather are March, April, May, October and November, at 64–81°F.
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A museum inside Saint Jo
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 94–94°, and about 89 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Nocona is the nearest base
Nocona is 13 miles northwest, with 5 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Fort Worth
Fort Worth is about 64 miles south (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1873
Stonewall Saloon (Saint Jo, Texas) dates from 1873. About ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 64–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Warm months and cold ones
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Stonewall Saloon (Saint Jo, Texas)
Stonewall Saloon or The Museum of the Stonewall Saloon is an authentic western saloon located in Saint Jo, Texas. The tavern was named as acknowledgment of Stonewall Jackson as American Civil War exiles appealed for sanctuary in what was termed "Indian country." The saloon was established in 1873 during the eminence of the cattle drive era exemplary of the late nineteenth century Old West.
The saloon served as a rest stop for ranch hands herding livestock on Texas cattle drive trails equivalent to the Chisholm Trail, Shawnee Trail, and Western Trail. The cow poke cantina was a final resting stop before progressing to the northern townships of Red River Station, Texas and Spanish Fort, Texas while preceding the Red River cattle crossing into Indian Territory and the cattle towns of America's northern heartland.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1873
Where to base yourself for Stonewall Saloon (Saint Jo, Texas)
Rooms are nearest in Gainesville (25) and Muenster (4).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Stonewall Saloon (Saint Jo, Texas) | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Jo | in town | — | 2 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B | 956 | $159K | — |
| Gainesville | 22 mi east | 35 min | 25 18 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 18,528 | $177K | C+ |
| Muenster | 9 mi east | 15 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 1,742 | $271K | — |
| Nocona | 13 mi northwest | 20 min | 5 2 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 3,277 | $122K | — |
| Thackerville | 23 mi east | 35 min | 9 3 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 5 RV parks | 433 | $152K | — |
| Nocona Hills 30% vacation homes | 12 mi northwest | 20 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 RV park | 687 | $231K | — |
| Bowie | 21 mi southwest | 30 min | 6 3 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 6,113 | $174K | C |
| Myra | 13 mi southeast | 20 min | 1 1 RV park | 263 | — | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Next door to Stonewall Saloon (Saint Jo, Texas)
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Texas Stadium: Allspamme, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Universal Kids Resort: CANthony0125, CC0 · Toyota Stadium: Flavius Constantine, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lake Texoma: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Amon G. Carter Stadium: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Southfork Ranch: Sf46 at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Kimbell Art Museum: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
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Questions before you go
Is Stonewall Saloon (Saint Jo, Texas) in Saint Jo?
Yes. It’s inside Saint Jo, TX.
When is the best time to visit Stonewall Saloon (Saint Jo, Texas)?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 64–81°.
How far is Stonewall Saloon (Saint Jo, Texas) from Fort Worth and Arlington?
About 64 miles south of Fort Worth and about 72 miles south of Arlington, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Stonewall Saloon (Saint Jo, Texas)?
Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base (SPS), about 59 miles away. The nearest big hub is Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), about 62 miles.
Where should I stay near Stonewall Saloon (Saint Jo, Texas)?
Gainesville (22 mi, 25 places to stay), Muenster (9 mi, 4 places to stay) and Nocona (13 mi, 5 places to stay).
Advice from Saint Jo
Tips will appear here once someone posts in Saint Jo’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.