Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple

The Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple is a large religious building in South Jordan covering 60,000 square feet and crowned by a 193-foot spire topped with a golden statue of the angel Moroni. The structure contains four ordinance rooms and six sealing rooms used for religious ceremonies and sacred rituals.

Construction began with a groundbreaking in December 2006 and the building was dedicated in August 2009, becoming the fourth temple built in the Salt Lake Valley. This opening represented a significant milestone in the expansion of religious facilities across the region.

The temple serves as a central gathering place for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to participate in their faith traditions. It holds deep spiritual meaning for the local community as a space where believers come to observe their most sacred practices.

The building is located at 11022 South 4000 West and visitors should arrange visits in advance for ceremony participation. Those attending activities need to bring their own ceremonial clothing and should understand the specific requirements before visiting.

A lightning strike in June 2009 damaged the original angel Moroni statue, but it was replaced just two months before the temple dedication. This unexpected incident led to rapid repairs to ensure the spire was ready for the August ceremony.