National Register of Historic Places

Temple Square

Temple Square is a historic place in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000738.

Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, UtahListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000738★ National Historic Landmark
Photograph of Temple Square
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About this place

What is Temple Square?

Temple Square is a 10-acre (4.0 ha) complex, owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in the center of Salt Lake City, Utah. The usage of the name has gradually changed to include several other church facilities that are immediately adjacent to Temple Square. Contained within Temple Square are the Salt Lake Temple, Salt Lake Tabernacle, Salt Lake Assembly Hall, the Seagull Monument, and two visitors' centers. The square was designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1964, recognizing the Mormon achievement in the settlement of Utah.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Temple Square
City
Salt Lake City
County
Salt Lake County
State
Utah
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000738
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.77039, -111.89325
When was Temple Square listed on the National Register?

Temple Square was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Temple Square located?

Temple Square is located in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah at approximately 40.77039, -111.89325. See the map above.

Is Temple Square a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Temple Square is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.