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Stonewall Saloon

Saint Jo, Montague County

Marker Text

Built 1873 as saloon and trail drivers rest stop. After county prohibition, 1897, housed offices and bank. Named after Gen. "Stonewall" Jackson. Town's first permanent building, originally of native stone. Stuccoed in 1930's; wooden facade added in 1964. (1967)

Marker Details

Address US 82, at public square
Location Description North corner of public square, Saint Jo.
Marker # 5133
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code saloons
Latitude, Longitude 33.69564, -97.522214

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