Where the Chisholm Trail cuts the California Road
 

Old Saint Jo

Saint Jo square about 1908.

          Saint Jo Square in the mid 1920's

Town Founders

Back Row: Dr. John G. Crump, Capt. Blevins, Sam Rowe, Professor Hughes.  Front Row:  W.M. Ross, Henry Ira Chancey, Frank Warren Sr., Irby Holt Boggess

Cattle Drive on old Forestburg Road heading towards Saint Jo, taken sometime after the water tower was constructed in 1921.

This store was owned by W. J. Walker and was located on the northwest side of the public square facing Howell Street.

The Aldriedge Brothers built this two story building at the corner of Main and Boggess Street on the square of Saint Jo in 1917.  Most know it today as the Russell Newman building.

The City Hotel was built in 1876 by Reverend J. H. Phillips at the corner of Main and Boggess on the square in Saint Jo.  The building was torn down in 1915 and later became the site of the Aldriedge Brothers two story building.

G.W. Phillips owned and operated this Livery Stable in the late 1800's.  The Livery Stable was located at the corner of E. Howell and Meigs Street. 

Parade in downtown Saint Jo, taken about late 1940's. 

Special Thanks to Eddie Yetter for the historic photographs and history.

Last modified: 6/23/08.                                                

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