Uptown in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Headwaters Sanctuary
Photographed by James Hulse, December 30, 2022
1. Headwaters Sanctuary Marker
Established by the Sisters in 2008, the Headwaters Sanctuary preserves 53 acres of spring-filled land, including the San Antonio Spring or "Blue Hole." The Sisters dedicated this area to conservation as an expression of their commitment to care for the Earth.Their Headwaters ministry restores ecological health to this land and fosters a deeper relationship with God through the love and care of Creation.
[Spanish Text]
El Ministerio Headwaters restaura la salud ecológica y promueve una relación más profunda con Dios a través del amor y cuidado de la Creación.
Erected by Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Parks & Recreational Areas • Religion & Religious Structures • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 2008.
Location. 29° 28.19′ N, 98° 28.252′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Uptown. It can be reached from the intersection of Broadway and East Hildebrand Avenue. The marker is located at the eastern 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.
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. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: San Antonio Spring "Blue Hole" (approx. ¼ mile away); Bridge Over the San Antonio River (approx. ¼ mile away); Lourdes Grotto (approx. ¼ mile away); Brackenridge Villa (approx. 0.3 miles away); Brackenridge Villa Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Donkey Barn (approx. 0.4 miles away); Miraflores (approx. 0.4 miles away); Motherhouse (approx. 0.4 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 approx. 0.2 miles 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 Headwaters Sanctuary Trailhead and Marker at parking lot
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 240 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 26, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
