Star Valley Wyoming Temple, Modern religious temple in Afton, Wyoming, US
The Star Valley Wyoming Temple is a modern house of worship in Afton, Lincoln County, Wyoming, built with white precast concrete panels and topped by a single spire. The exterior follows clean, straight lines with no ornate decoration.
The temple was announced in 2011 and dedicated in 2016, becoming the first structure of its kind in the state of Wyoming. Its construction reflected the growth of the faith community in this part of the American West.
A stained glass window from a Presbyterian church in New York hangs in the foyer and shows Jesus Christ in a traditional depiction. It is the first thing visitors see when they step inside.
The building sits on a hill above the main road and is visible from a distance across the valley. Entry inside is generally reserved for members of the faith community, so most visitors experience the site from the outside grounds.
The stained glass window in the foyer originally came from a Presbyterian church in New York, meaning it was made for a completely different faith tradition before finding its place here. It is an unexpected detail in a building otherwise tied to a single community.
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