Episode 3 of 3

Salt Lake Temple Site Designated

When
circa July 28, 1847
Where
Salt Lake Valley
Part of
Brigham Young's Mormon pioneers reach Salt Lake Valley

Four days after arriving, Young designated the location for the Salt Lake Temple.

Just four days after arriving in the Salt Lake Valley, Young designated the location for the Salt Lake Temple. He presided over its groundbreaking years later on April 6, 1853.

Sources

  1. Brigham Young Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15

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