Uptown in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
San Antonio Spring "Blue Hole"
Photographed By James Hulse, December 30, 2022
1. San Antonio Spring "Blue Hole" Marker
The San Antonio Spring, or Blue Hole, is the mainspring in a field of many artesian springs which arise from the Edwards Aquifer and form the headwaters of the San Antonio River.Known as Yanaguana, meaning Spirit Waters, this spring was once a gushing fountain spring pushed to the surface under tremendous artesian pressure.
Today pumping from regional water wells has caused the springs to go dry. The springs flow only during very wet times of extended rainfall. Even so, the place is considered sacred ground, celebrated by many over thousands of years.
[Spanish Text]
Conocido como Yanaguana, que significa Aguas del Espíritu, este manantial fue alguna vez un chorro que brotaba a borbotones con una tremenda presión artesiana.
Hoy, debido al bombeo de agua en los pozos regionales, los manantiales se han secado y fluyen únicamente en períodos largos de
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Erected by Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 29° 28.128′ N, 98° 28.041′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Uptown. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Broadway and East Hildebrand Avenue. The marker is located at the northern 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. Bridge Over the San Antonio River (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lourdes Grotto (about 400 feet away); Brackenridge Villa (about 500 feet away); Brackenridge Villa Memorial (about 600 feet away); Motherhouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Motherhouse Chapel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Incarnate Word College (approx. 0.2 miles away); Headwaters Sanctuary (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
Photographed By James Hulse, December 30, 2022
2. The walkway to the San Antonio Spring "Blue Hole" and Marker
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
3. The San Antonio Spring "Blue Hole"
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 150 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 26, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
