St. George Utah Temple

The St. George Utah Temple is a house of worship belonging to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in St. George, Utah. The exterior walls are made of pale stone, and inside there are multiple rooms designated for different ritual purposes, including a baptismal font and halls for ceremonies.

The dedication took place in 1877, when Brigham Young led the community and there was a need for a permanent sacred space. The building was later added to the national register of historic sites, recognizing its role in local history.

The building takes its name from the Christian saint George and serves as a place for sacred ordinances such as weddings and ritual baptisms. Members travel from across the region to participate in these ceremonies and practice their faith.

The structure is located at the intersection of East 400 South and a cross street in downtown St. George. Visitors must obtain prior clearance from their local congregation and schedule an appointment before entering the grounds.

During construction, workers used a French cannon from Napoleon's campaign in Russia as a pile driver to compact the marshy soil. This unusual method helped create a stable foundation for the structure.

Location: St. George

Architects: Truman O. Angell

Website: https://churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/details/st.-george-utah-temple

GPS coordinates: 37.10056,-113.57806

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:30