Emery LDS Church

Emery LDS Church is a wooden structure with clapboard exterior walls in Emery County, Utah, constructed with adobe material on the interior. The building measures roughly 36.5 feet by 84.6 feet and reflects religious architecture from the early settlement period.

Construction began in 1898 under Bishop Alonzo Brinkerhoff and was dedicated in 1902 by Elder Rudger Clawson after financial matters were resolved. The building lost its religious function after 1956 when the community built a new structure for those purposes.

The building serves as a gathering place for the town and hosts community events and meetings today. Visitors can observe how the spaces are arranged to bring residents together for local activities.

The building is best viewed during daylight when you can see the wood frame and masonry details from the outside. As a publicly used building now, access to the interior may be limited, so it helps to check with town officials before visiting.

This is the last remaining New England style meetinghouse the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints built in Utah, combining wood and adobe in an unusual way. This rare mix of materials shows how early settlers blended local resources with eastern building styles.

Location: Utah

GPS coordinates: 38.92417,-111.24667

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:00