Logan Utah Temple facts for kids
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| Number | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dedicated | Quick facts for kids May 17, 1884 byJohn Taylor |
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| Site | 9 acres (3.6 hectares) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Floor area | 119,619 sq ft (11,113 m2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 170 ft (52 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preceded by | St. George Utah Temple | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Followed by | Manti Utah Temple | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Official website: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/details/logan-utah-temple • News & images | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Logan Temple
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 Location in Utah
Location in the United States
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| Location | Between 2nd and 3rd East and 1st and 2nd North, Logan, Utah |
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| Area | over 9 acres (3.6 ha) |
| Built | 1884 |
| Architect | Truman O. Angell |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 75001801 |
| Added to NRHP | November 20, 1975 |
The Logan Utah Temple is an important building for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was finished in 1884 and was the fourth temple built by the Church. It is located in Logan, Utah. It was also the second temple built in Utah, after the St. George Utah Temple. The land for the temple, about 9 acres, was chosen by Brigham Young, a past president of the Church.
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Building the Temple
The Logan Temple was announced in 1876, and work began in 1877. The spot for the temple had been saved for many years. It was used as a park before it was chosen for the temple. The Salt Lake Temple was announced earlier, but it was still being built. So, the Logan and St. George temples were built to meet the Church's needs.
Hard Work and Materials
More than 25,000 people helped build the Logan Temple. Workers brought timber from the Temple Fork area of Logan Canyon. They also got lime and quartzite from nearby Green Canyon. Most materials were gathered in winter. This was because farmers had less work, and it was easier to move heavy items on sleds.
Both paid workers and volunteers helped. Local Church groups, called wards, sent volunteers. As the temple neared completion, women in the area were asked to make carpets. There wasn't enough money to buy carpets for the whole building. The women spent two months making 2,144 square yards of carpet by hand!
The Logan Temple was officially dedicated on May 17, 1884. John Taylor, who was the Church president at the time, led the dedication.
Temple Design
The temple was designed by Truman O. Angell, the Church's main architect. It has two towers and looks similar to the Salt Lake Temple. It includes a large meeting hall and other rooms. The design uses a lot of Gothic details. This makes it stand out from other temples, which often look more like Renaissance or Byzantine buildings.
The temple has a total floor area of about 119,619 square feet. Inside, there are 4 special rooms for ceremonies, 11 rooms for sealing (like family blessings), and one room for baptisms.
Inside the Temple
- Basement: This floor has laundry, maintenance areas, and rooms for training temple workers.
- First floor: Here you'll find the baptismal font, waiting areas, locker rooms, and offices.
- Second floor: This floor holds the special ceremony rooms and a beautiful celestial room.
- Third floor: This is where the sealing rooms are located.
- Fourth floor: This floor has a large assembly room.
Temple History and Changes
In 1917, a fire started in a closet under a main staircase. It destroyed the oval staircase that connected the first three floors. The fire caused about $40,000 in damage and took three months to fix.
In 1949, the temple was updated. It received new lighting, heating, air conditioning, and elevators. In 1977, the temple was completely redone inside. After this big remodel, it was rededicated on March 13, 1979, by Church president Spencer W. Kimball.
The Logan Temple was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 20, 1975.
Temple Leaders
Many people have served as temple presidents, who oversee the temple's operations. Some notable leaders include:
- Marriner W. Merrill (1884–1906)
- William Budge (1906–18)
- ElRay L. Christiansen (1943–52)
- W. Rolfe Kerr (2008–11)
Jeffrey R. Burbank has been the temple president since September 2023.
See also
In Spanish: Templo de Logan para niños
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Temples in Utah () Wasatch Front Temples
Temples along the Wasatch Front ()
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- Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Utah
- Comparison of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints)
