Jordan River Utah Temple

Jordan River Utah Temple
Map
Number20
DedicationNovember 16, 1981, by Marion G. Romney
Site15 acres (6.1 ha)
Floor area148,236 sq ft (13,771.6 m2)
Height219 ft (67 m)
Official websiteNews & images
Church chronology

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Additional information
AnnouncedFebruary 3, 1978, by Spencer W. Kimball
GroundbreakingJune 9, 1979, by Spencer W. Kimball
Open houseSeptember 29 – October 31, 1981 (original); March 17 – April 28, 2018 (after renovations)
RededicatedMay 20, 2018, by Henry B. Eyring
Designed byEmil B. Fetzer
LocationSouth Jordan, Utah, United States
Geographic coordinates40°33′58.08600″N 111°55′53.51520″W / 40.5661350000°N 111.9315320000°W / 40.5661350000; -111.9315320000
Exterior finishCast stone with white marble chips, tower is cemlite
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms6 (Movie, stationary)
Sealing rooms16
Clothing rentalYes
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The Jordan River Utah Temple (formerly the Jordan River Temple) is the 20th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located in South Jordan, Utah. The intent to build the temple was announced on February 3, 1978, by church president Spencer W. Kimball during a press conference in the Church Office Building. The temple is the first in the city of South Jordan, the second in Salt Lake County, and as of 2024 is one of thirty in the state of Utah.

The temple has a single spire design and is one of the only temples with an Angel Moroni holding the gold plates. This temple was designed by Emil B. Fetzer, showcasing its modern architectural design. A groundbreaking ceremony to signify the beginning of construction was conducted by Kimball on June 9, 1979.