- Open Daily: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Free Admission
Brigham Young announced plans for a temple in St. George, marking a major step in extending temple blessings to the Saints in the West.
Ground was broken in November 1871, and excavation began as pioneers worked in a harsh desert environment to build a house of the Lord.
In April 1877, the St. George Utah Temple was dedicated, becoming a landmark in Church history and a center of worship for generations.
The temple was rededicated in 1975 after major renovation, preserving its sacred role while preparing it for the future.
After a major renovation that began in 2019, the temple was rededicated again in December 2023 and continues to stand as one of the most recognized sacred landmarks in Utah.
The St. George Utah Temple is known for its historic pioneer character and enduring visual presence.
The Church’s official fact sheet describes it as a custom, historic pioneer temple, and notes that the recent renovation was designed to preserve the color, texture, and historic character of the building.
Temples are sacred places where we draw closer to God and Jesus Christ.
Temples are places set apart for worship, reverence, and making sacred covenants with God.
Temples teach that family relationships can continue beyond this life through God’s plan.
A temple is a place to find peace, seek guidance, and step away from the noise of the world.
Everything about the temple invites us to look to Jesus Christ with greater faith, devotion, and hope.
One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.
The temple grounds and Visitors’ Center are open to all. Come walk this historic place and discover why it means so much to so many.
