The Monticello Utah temple is the first of a new generation, President Hinckley announced in October 1997 the plan to flood the earth with small temples that could be built quickly and efficiently with all the necessary rooms and ordinances. This is a huge blessing to members living far from big cities and big temples. The Monticello temple was busy from the beginning, in the first 3 months almost 60 thousand ordinances were completed, and the temple was enlarged from 7,000 sq ft to 11,000 sq ft.

Announcement: 4 October 1997

Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 17 November 1997 by Ben B. Banks

Public Open House: 16–18 July 1998 | 2 days

Dedication: 26–27 July 1998 by Gordon B. Hinckley

Public Open House: 2–9 November 2002 | 7 days

Rededication: 17 November 2002 by Gordon B. Hinckley

Site: 1.33 acres | 0.5 hectares

Exterior Finish: Turkish off-white marble

Architectural Features: Single attached spire with an angel Moroni statue

Ordinance Rooms: Two instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), two sealing rooms, and one baptistry

Total Floor Area: 11,225 square feet | 1,043 square meters Originally 7,000 sq ft

Height: 66 feet | 20.1 meters

Elevation: 7,098 feet | 2,164 meters

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