Uptown in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Lourdes Grotto
Photographed by James Hulse, December 30, 2022
1. Lourdes Grotto Marker
Built in 1904 by Fr. J.G. Bednarek of Chicago, the Grotto marked the 50th anniversary of the promulgation of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is a replica of the grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in France.After its dedication, the Grotto became the focal point of processions on the principal Marian feast days. It is still a special place for private and communal prayer and reflection.
[Spanish Text]
Tras su dedicación, la Gruta se convirtió en el centro de procesiones en las principales festividades marianas. Hoy es un lugar especial para la oración y reflexión personal y comunitaria.
Erected by Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Religion & Religious Structures • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 29° 28.066′ N, 98° 28.021′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Uptown. It is at the intersection of Broadway and East Hildebrand Avenue on Broadway. The marker is located just past the east side of the bridge over the San Antonio River in 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.
Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bridge Over the San Antonio River (within shouting distance of this marker); San Antonio Spring "Blue Hole" (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brackenridge Villa (about 400 feet away); Brackenridge Villa Memorial (about 500 feet away); Motherhouse (about 700 feet away); Incarnate Word College (about 800 feet away); Motherhouse Chapel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Miraflores (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.
Another marker is no longer nearby. San Antonio Spring (The Blue Hole) (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
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.)
Photographed by James Hulse, December 30, 2022
2. The Lourdes Grotto and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, December 30, 2022
3. Closeup of the Lourdes Grotto
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 451 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
