St. George Utah Temple
A white temple completed in 1877, the first Latter-day Saint temple finished in Utah and a landmark of downtown St. George.
The St. George Utah Temple was built by Mormon pioneers from local volcanic rock and sandstone, with its exterior coated in white lime plaster. Completed in 1877, it was the first temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to be finished in Utah, and it remains the oldest temple still in use. The interior is open only to church members, but visitors can explore the surrounding gardens and the nearby visitor center to learn about the pioneers’ history. Volunteers often offer free tours. The white building looks especially striking under lights at night, and you can see it from Pioneer Park. Located downtown, it can be visited on foot together with the nearby Tabernacle and the Brigham Young Winter Home.
Opening hours
Outer gardens and visitor center approx. 09:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- St. George Tabernacle
- Brigham Young Winter Home
- Red Hills Desert Garden
- Pioneer Park & Dixie Rock
- St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm
- Snow Canyon State Park
- Tuacahn Amphitheatre
- Yant Flat (Candy Cliffs)