Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple
| Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple | ||||
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Interactive map of Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple | ||||
| Number | 49 | |||
| Dedication | October 13, 1996, by Gordon B. Hinckley | |||
| Site | 16.7 acres (6.8 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 107,240 ft2 (9,963 m2) | |||
| Height | 190 ft (58 m) | |||
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| Announced | October 3, 1992, by Ezra Taft Benson | |||
| Groundbreaking | October 9, 1993, by Gordon B. Hinckley | |||
| Open house | August 6 – September 21, 1996 | |||
| Designed by | Allen Erekson, Keith Stepan, and Church A&E Services | |||
| Location | American Fork, Utah, United States | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 40°23′34.02960″N 111°46′14.12399″W / 40.3927860000°N 111.7705899972°W | |||
| Exterior finish | Sierra white granite clad temple with art glass windows and bronze doors | |||
| Temple design | Classic modern, single-spire design | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 4 (stationary) | |||
| Sealing rooms | 8 | |||
| Clothing rental | Yes | |||
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The Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple is the 49th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The temple is located in American Fork, Utah. It is the second temple built in Utah County, and the ninth in Utah. The intent to build the temple was announced on October 3, 1992, by Gordon B. Hinckley, first counselor in the First Presidency, during general conference.
The temple has a single-spire design, and was designed by Allen Erekson, Keith Stepan, and church architectural staff. A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on October 9, 1993, with Hinckley presiding.