Manti in Sanpete County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Manti Temple
Photographed By Jack Duffy, July 9, 2011
1. The Manti Temple Marker
On April 25 1877, the pioneer colonizers of Manti -- the fourth community established in Utah -- began taking form the south side of this hill the oolite stone from which to build their temple. The third of these sacred edifices erected in Utah, it was begun before the other two were completed.When the site was dedicated, Brigham Young, who planned the structure, announced that no money was to be spent for labor. Consequently many months of labor were donated by skilled workmen, which together with contributions of materials and money made possible the completion of the building.
The temple's construction was carefully and tastefully executed, the workmanship, decoration, and furnishing representing a high quality of skill and design. One outstanding feature of the interior is a beautiful spiral staircase which extends to the top floor.
Eleven years in construction, the Manti Temple was completed May 21, 1888 at a cost of one million dollars. It stands as a monument to the thrift, industry, and self-sacrifice of these early Mormon colonists.
The public is invited to visit the temple grounds.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1861.
Location. 39° 16.381′ N, 111° 38.094′ W. Marker is in Manti, Utah, in Sanpete County. Marker is at the intersection of East 500 North Street (U.S. 89) and North 100 East Street, on the right when traveling north on East 500 North Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Manti UT 84642, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Manti Pioneers (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sesquicentennial 1849 – 1999 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pioneer Memorial Cabin (approx. ¼ mile away); John Patten House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Log Fort (approx. 0.4 miles away); Manti City Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away); Cox-Shoemaker-Parry House (approx. half a mile away); Manti Carnegie Library (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manti.
Also see . . . Manti Utah Temple. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 24, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Jack Duffy, July 9, 2011
2. The Manti Temple Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 14, 2014
3. The Manti Temple and Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 14, 2014
4. The Manti Temple
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2011, by Jack Duffy of West Jordan, Utah. This page has been viewed 693 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 10, 2011, by Jack Duffy of West Jordan, Utah. 3, 4. submitted on June 30, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
