Uptown in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Brackenridge Villa

Photographed By James Hulse, December 30, 2022

1. Brackenridge Villa Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In 1897, the Sisters purchased the 283 acre Fernridge estate from Colonel George W. Brackenridge as the site for a new Motherhouse for the growing Congregation.

The house was renamed the Brackenridge Villa by the Sisters. After 3 years as the Motherhouse, the Brackenridge Villa offered hospitality to chaplains, visitors, and bishops in exile during the Mexican Revolution.

[Spanish Text]
La Villa Brackenridge
En 1897, las Hermanas compraron al Coronel George W. Brackenridge la propiedad Fernridge de 283 acres, para destinarlo como sede de la nueva Casa Madre para la creciente Congregación.

Renombrada por las Hermanas: Villa Brackenridge. Después de tres años de ser la Casa Madre, la Villa ofreció hospitalidad a los capellanes, visitantes e incluso a obispos mexicanos en el exilio, durante los años que duró la Revolución.

Erected by Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.

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29° 28.097′ N, 98° 27.949′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Uptown. Marker is at the intersection of Broadway and East Hildebrand Avenue on Broadway. The marker is located at the central section of the campus of the University of the Incarnate Word. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4503 Broadway, San Antonio TX 78209, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brackenridge Villa Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Motherhouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lourdes Grotto (about 400 feet away); Bridge Over the San Antonio River (about 400 feet away); Motherhouse Chapel (about 500 feet away); San Antonio Spring "Blue Hole" (about 500 feet away); Incarnate Word College (about 500 feet away); Miraflores (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

More about this marker. The marker is located on the campus of the University of the Incarnate Word. If you are planning a visit to the campus, you will need to obtain a visitor’s parking pass on-line before your visit.

Also see . . . Our Founder. Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word (Submitted on January 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The entrance to the Brackenridge Villa with the Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, December 30, 2022

2. The entrance to the Brackenridge Villa with the Marker

The Brackenridge Villa Historical Plaque next to the front door image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, December 30, 2022

3. The Brackenridge Villa Historical Plaque next to the front door

The view of the Brackenridge Villa from the walkway image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, December 30, 2022

4. The view of the Brackenridge Villa from the walkway

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 331 times since then and 144 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 3, 4. submitted on January 26, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.