Pop. 1,060
Alt. 1,146
The population is 1,060. Alt. 1,146. Originally known as Head
of Elm when established in 1856 on springs that were headwaters
of Elm Fork of the Trinity River. Renamed for Joe Howell who laid
out the town site. Howell allegedly opposed the sale of liquor
in town, thus giving both himself and the town the name of "Saint
Jo". The community U.S. 82 between Wichita Falls and Sherman
was an important watering stop where the Chisholm Trail and California
Road crossed. Indian raids took place as late as 1874.