Published by Paul Ivinskas
Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Temples and sacred places · Eastern Utah

Monticello Utah Temple

The first of the church's smaller temples to be completed, dedicated in 1998 and expanded in 2002.

The Monticello Utah Temple was dedicated in July 1998, the first of the church's smaller-design temples to be completed. It was expanded and rededicated in November 2002, according to a church magazine report from 2003.

It is the only temple in San Juan County.

Milestones

  • AnnouncedOctober 4, 1997
  • GroundbreakingNovember 17, 1997
  • DedicatedJuly 26, 1998
  • RededicatedNovember 17, 2002

Visiting

The official page lists no visitors' center on site. The grounds are open to the public, according to the church. Once a temple is dedicated, attendance is reserved for church members taking part in its ordinances, so the interior is open to the public only during an open house.