Summit Hoodie - Taylorsville Temple

Temple Name and Location:

• Taylorsville Utah Temple —Taylorsville, Utah
  

Temple Number:

• 192nd dedicated Temple
  

Date Announced:

• October 5, 2019 announced by President Russell M. Nelson
  

Date Groundbreaking:

• October 31, 2020 by Gerrit W. Gong
  

Date Dedicated:

• June 2, 2024 by Gerrit W. Gong
  

First Temple President:

• Kenneth Leroy DuVall (2024- ) with Mary Cummings DuVall
  

Construction Challenges:

• Built and launched during the COVID-19 era (groundbreaking held with limited attendance)

• Tight urban site with underground parking and large portions of landscaping planted over structure, requiring shallow-depth soils and sub-grade tree anchors

Symbolism:

• Pioneer-era, Gothic-influenced design drawing from historic local tabernacles; sloped gable roofs and Gothic proportions

• Local wildflowers woven into art glass and decorative painting: bird’s-foot trefoil, red beauty bergenia, broad-leaved gilia; interior palette of yellows, greens, purples with red accents

• Quatrefoil motifs (a classic sacred form) featured in baptistry railings and site paving patterns

• Exterior Botticino Classico limestone with dual finishes (Seta & Graffiato) emphasizing key façade details

Changes Over Time:

• Nothing as of now

Piece of Trivia:

• During the open house (Apr 13–May 18, 2024), more than 265,000 visitors toured the temple, supported by ~11,000 volunteers