Temple Square
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Temple Square is a 10-acre (4.0 ha) complex, owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), in the center of Salt Lake City, Utah. The usage of the name has gradually changed to include several other church facilities that are immediately adjacent to Temple Square. Contained within Temple Square are the Salt Lake Temple, Salt Lake Tabernacle, Salt Lake Assembly Hall, the Seagull Monument, and two visitors' centers. The square was designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1964, recognizing the Mormon achievement in the settlement of Utah.[3]
For the percussion instrument, see Temple block. For the Los Angeles complex, see Victorian Downtown Los Angeles. For the UTA station, see Temple Square (UTA station).
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Temple Square | |
Location | Salt Lake City, Utah |
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Coordinates | 40°46′14″N 111°53′33″W |
Area | 10 acres (4.0 ha) |
Built | 1853 |
NRHP reference No. | 66000738[1] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | October 15, 1966 |
Designated NHLD | January 29, 1964[2] |
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