Jordan River Utah Temple
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 fifth in Salt Lake County, and as of 2024 is one of twenty-eight in the state of Utah.
| Jordan River Utah Temple | ||||
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| Number | 20 | |||
| Dedication | November 16, 1981, by Marion G. Romney | |||
| Site | 15 acres (6.1 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 148,236 sq ft (13,771.6 m2) | |||
| Height | 219 ft (67 m) | |||
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| Announced | February 3, 1978, by Spencer W. Kimball | |||
| Groundbreaking | June 9, 1979, by Spencer W. Kimball | |||
| Open house | September 29 – October 31, 1981 (original); March 17 – April 28, 2018 (after renovations) | |||
| Rededicated | May 20, 2018, by Henry B. Eyring | |||
| Designed by | Emil B. Fetzer | |||
| Location | South Jordan, Utah, United States | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 40°33′58.08600″N 111°55′53.51520″W | |||
| Exterior finish | Cast stone with white marble chips, tower is cemlite | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 6 (Movie, stationary) | |||
| Sealing rooms | 16 | |||
| Clothing rental | Yes | |||
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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.