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Salt Lake Temple From MormonWikiThe Salt Lake Temple was the
sixth temple completed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-
day Saints and the fourth finished after the Mormon pioneers'
arrival in what is now the state of Utah. Its construction took
40 years, and it stands as a striking emblem of the Latter-day
Saints' dedication and perseverance. It is also the most well-
known temple and has come to symbolize the Church to many
throughout the world. In late July of 1847, the first group of
Latter-day Saint pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley. Within a
few days, their leader Brigham Young indicated the precise
location where the holy edifice should stand by striking the
ground with his cane and announcing, "Here we will build a
temple to our God.” Apostle Wilford Woodruff marked the spot
then and there. Construction of the temple began on February 14,
1853, following a groundbreaking ceremony conducted by Brigham
Young. A granite deposit was found