Sitting prominently on the foothill bench of South Jordan, the Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple looks out across the entire Salt Lake Valley toward the Wasatch Mountains. Let’s take a closer look at this landmark and what makes it unique.

Location

Address: 11022 S 4000 W, South Jordan, UT 84009

The temple sits right on the edge of the Daybreak master-planned community on the west side of the Salt Lake Valley, making it easily accessible from both 11400 South and Bangerter Highway.

Setting

Set on 11 acres of landscaped grounds, the temple features elevated grounds that give visitors an expansive view of the valley below.

The landscaping incorporates native Utah flora along with tree-lined walkways and quiet reflection plazas. Because of its positioning on the western bench, morning visits offer incredible views of the sunrise hitting the Wasatch Range behind the eastern horizon.

Journey to Completion

• October 1, 2005: Officially announced by President Gordon B. Hinckley during the 175th Semiannual General Conference.

• December 16, 2006: 
• Groundbreaking ceremony held, presided over by Elder Russell M. Nelson.

• June 1 – August 1, 2009: 
  • Public Open House phase, drawing over 600,000 visitors.
• August 21–23, 2009: 
  • Dedicated by President Thomas S. Monson over nine sessions. (Notably, President Monson dedicated the temple on his 82nd birthday).

Some Facts

• Single Spire: 
  • Features a single spire reaching 183 feet high, topped with the gold-leafed statue of Angel Moroni.
• Global Materials: 
  • The exterior cladding consists of light beige granite imported from China (G682 granite).
• Interior Details: 
  • Features custom brass cast railings and hand-drawn stained glass window motifs highlighting local mountain flora.
• Total Floor Area:
  •  60,000 square feet.
• Temple Number: 
  • Dedicated as the 130th operating temple worldwide.
• Salt Lake County Count:
  •  It was the 4th temple built in Salt Lake County (following Salt Lake, Jordan River, and Draper) and the 2nd built within the city limits of South Jordan (alongside the Jordan River Temple).

Pictures

🎒 Visitor & Logistics Information

If you are planning to visit the temple grounds or attend an ordinance:

• On-Site Parking: 
  • Ample parking is located directly on site with access from 4000 West.
• Traffic Flow: 
  • Traffic near 11400 South and 4000 West can pick up during weekday morning and evening commute hours, so build in a few extra minutes if coming off Bangerter Highway.
• Grounds Access: 
  • The outer grounds and gardens are open to the public for walking and photography.

Some Videos

This is a 3D Model created by Brian Olson

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