The Salt Lake Temple: Location & Significance
The Salt Lake Temple (often called "The Temple" by Latter-day Saints) is located at:
50 North Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150, United States.
Key Facts
- Faith: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS).
- Status: Largest LDS temple by floor area (253,000 sq ft); 6 spires, tallest 210 ft.
- Construction: 1853–1893 (40 years); granite from Little Cottonwood Canyon.
- Access: Interior reserved for endowed members; grounds and Temple Square (35 acres) open to all.
- Temple Square includes: Tabernacle (famous choir/organ), Conference Center, visitors' centers, gardens, Family History Library.
It is the global spiritual center for over 17 million Latter-day Saints and a major Utah landmark.