The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Russell M. Nelson on April 1, , during the th general conference. The Layton Utah Temple was announced concurrently with 6 other temples.
The temple has twin spires, arched windows, and a statue of the angel Moroni. Bednar on June 16, The temple was announced by Russell M. Nelson on April 1, during the church's th semi-annual general conference. The preliminary plans called for a three-story structure of more than 87, square feet. It was settled in the s by an immigrant who traveled from England to the United States and into Utah after converting to the church.
The family sold the land to the church shortly before the temple was announced. On January 23, , the church announced that a groundbreaking, to signify the beginning of construction, was scheduled for May 30, Christensen, president of the church's Utah Area , presiding.
On December 11, , the church announced that a public open house would be held from April 19 to June 1, excluding Sundays. Bednar of the church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on June 16, The temple will serve as a center of spiritual growth, playing a vital role in the lives of church members in the region. A third is currently under construction in Syracuse. This continued the queen's ongoing relationship with the church, including the opening of the Durban South Africa Temple , which was dedicated by Ronald A.
Rasband in She had then accompanied her now late husband, King Goodwill Zwelithini. The queen's temple visit was part of a broader itinerary that included church interface in meeting with its leaders, touring a Deseret Industries , and a Tabernacle Choir performance. The temple was designed by the architectural firm Naylor Wentworth Lund Architects, showcasing traditional temple architecture of the church [ 24 ] and reflecting the cultural heritage of the Davis County area.
