Draper Utah Temple

Draper Utah Temple
Number	129
Dedication	March 20, 2009, by Thomas S. Monson
Site	12 acres (4.9 ha)
Floor area	58,300 sq ft (5,420 m2)
Height	168.67 ft (51.41 m)
Official website • News & images
Church chronology
← Twin Falls Idaho Temple Draper Utah Temple → Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple
Additional information
Announced	October 2, 2004, by Gordon B. Hinckley
Groundbreaking	August 5, 2006, by Gordon B. Hinckley
Open house	January 15 – March 14, 2009
Current president	Stephen N. Peterson
Designed by	FFKR Architects
Location	Draper, Utah, U.S.
Geographic coordinates	40°29′43.91880″N 111°50′25.94760″W / 40.4955330000°N 111.8405410000°W / 40.4955330000; -111.8405410000
Exterior finish	White granite
Baptistries	1
Ordinance rooms	4 (two-stage progressive)
Sealing rooms	5
Clothing rental	Yes
Notes	The 12th temple dedicated in Utah, the Draper Utah Temple has been operating since March 2009.
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The Draper Utah Temple is the 129th temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was dedicated by church president Thomas S. Monson on March 20, 2009, with additional sessions also held through March 22.^[1] The intent to build the temple was announced by church president Gordon B. Hinckley on October 2, 2004, during the church's general conference.^[2] Prior to the dedication, the temple was open to the public from January 15, 2009 through March 14, 2009.^[3]

The temple was designed by FFKR Architects, using a modern style.^[4] A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on August 5, 2006, conducted by Hinckley.^[4]