Manti Utah Temple

{{short description|Historic church in Utah, United States}} {{Use American English|date=July 2025}} {{Use mdy dates|date=September 2017}} {{ LDS Temple/Manti Utah Temple |format= Infobox LDS Temple }} The '''Manti Utah Temple''' (formerly the Manti Temple) is the fifth temple built by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Historic Manti Temple |url=https://www.sanpetecountyutah.gov/historic-manti-temple.html |access-date=2026-05-09 |website=SANPETE COUNTY |language=en}}</ref> Construction of the temple was completed in 1888.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boatright Jr |first=Gary L. |title="We Shall Have Temples Built": Joseph F. Smith and a New Era of Temple Building |url=https://rsc.byu.edu/sites/default/files/pub_content/pdf/17%20Boatright.pdf |website=rsc.byu}}</ref> Located in the city of Manti, Utah, it was the third built west of the Mississippi River, following the Utah temples in St. George and Logan.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Manti Utah Temple {{!}} Manti UT |url=https://www.manti.gov/historicpreservation/page/manti-utah-temple |access-date=2026-05-09 |website=www.manti.gov |language=en}}</ref> The temple was designed by William Harrison Folsom, who relocated to Manti during its construction.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Gephardt Daily |date=2024-03-11 |title=Manti Utah Temple open houses for public start Thursday {{!}} Gephardt Daily |url=https://gephardtdaily.com/local/manti-utah-temple-open-houses-for-public-start-thursday/ |access-date=2026-05-09 |language=en-US}}</ref> Built on what is known as “Temple Hill,” it overlooks the Sanpete Valley and is visible from a considerable distance, serving as a prominent landmark in the region.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rascon |first=Dan |date=2024-03-11 |title='I stand in awe': Church leaders prepare to rededicate historic Manti Utah Temple |url=https://ksltv.com/religion/i-stand-in-awe-church-leaders-prepare-to-rededicate-historic-manti-utah-temple/629539/ |access-date=2026-05-09 |website=KSLTV.com |language=en-us}}</ref>

Constructed largely through the labor and resources of early Latter-day Saint settlers, the temple used pioneer-era craftsmanship and community effort from the Sanpete Valley.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=courts |first=Hanna SeariacHanna is a reporter for the Deseret News where she covers |last2=politics |last3=faith. |date=2022-08-10 |title=History of the Manti Utah Temple |url=https://www.deseret.com/faith/2022/8/10/23297160/history-of-the-manti-temple-dedication-mormon-pioneer-temple-sanpete-county-wilford-woodruff/ |access-date=2026-05-09 |website=Deseret News |language=en}}</ref> Like all Latter-day Saint temples, entry is available only to church members who hold a valid temple recommend.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stubbs |first=Glen R. |date=1976 |title=Temple on a Hill Manti Temple |url=https://content.byui.edu/file/f322651c-bf55-4cc3-b1ca-6102f1e7c4b7/1/FileMS159_TempleonahillMantiUTTemple.pdf |website=byui}}</ref> For many years, it was one of only two remaining temples in the church where a live portrayal was used in the endowment ceremony. Following its 2024 rededication, the temple now uses a filmed presentation.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Presidents and Matrons of the Manti Utah Temple|url=https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/manti-utah-temple/presidents/ |access-date=2026-01-20 |publisher=Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints}}</ref><ref name="Openshaw">{{citation |url= http://www.thisweekinmormons.com/2021/03/salt-lake-and-manti-temples-to-end-live-session-have-historic-mural-removed-permanently/ |title= Salt Lake and Manti Temples to End Live Sessions, Have Historic Murals Removed Permanently |work= This Week in Mormons |publisher= thisweekinmormons.com |first= Geoff |last= Openshaw |date= March 12, 2021 |access-date= March 25, 2021 }}</ref> The building is an early example of a temple design using progressive ordinance rooms to represent stages of spiritual progression.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Packer |first=Boyd K. |title=The Holy Temple |url=https://cdn.bookey.app/files/pdf/book/en/the-holy-temple.pdf |website=bookey}}</ref> ==History== Church president Brigham Young announced the decision to build a temple in Manti on June 25, 1875, and dedicated the site on April 25, 1877.<ref name="Ensign">{{citation |title=The Manti Temple|journal=Ensign|date=March 1978|url=https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1978/03/the-manti-temple?lang=eng}}</ref><ref name=":42">{{Cite web |last=courts|first=Hanna SeariacHanna is a reporter for the Deseret News where she covers|last2=politics|last3=faith.|date=2022-08-10|title=History of the Manti Utah Temple|url=https://www.deseret.com/faith/2022/8/10/23297160/history-of-the-manti-temple-dedication-mormon-pioneer-temple-sanpete-county-wilford-woodruff/|access-date=2026-05-09|website=Deseret News|language=en}}</ref> Construction began shortly thereafter and continued for approximately 11 years. When completed, it was dedicated by Wilford Woodruff in May 1888.<ref name=":32">{{Cite web |last=Staff|first=Gephardt Daily|date=2024-03-11|title=Manti Utah Temple open houses for public start Thursday {{!}} Gephardt Daily|url=https://gephardtdaily.com/local/manti-utah-temple-open-houses-for-public-start-thursday/|access-date=2026-05-09|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |title=Manti Utah Temple {{!}} Church News Almanac|url=https://www.thechurchnews.com/almanac/temples/manti-utah/|access-date=2026-05-15|website=Church News|language=en}}</ref> The site, later known as “Temple Hill,” had long been associated with expectations among settlers that it would eventually be used for a temple.<ref name="Ensign" /> left|thumb|Manti Temple dedication admission, signed by Wilford Woodruff The city of Manti itself was established in 1849 as part of the early expansion of Latter-day Saint settlements in the Utah Territory, becoming an important agricultural and regional center in the Sanpete Valley.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Manti {{!}} Mormon Temple, Sanpete Valley, Pioneer Settlement {{!}} Britannica|url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Manti|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251210044252/https://www.britannica.com/place/Manti|archive-date=2025-12-10|access-date=2026-05-15|work=Encyclopedia Britannica|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Manti {{!}} History to Go|url=https://historytogo.utah.gov/manti/|access-date=2026-05-15|website=historytogo.utah.gov}}</ref> The temple’s construction and presence reinforced the city’s role as a religious and cultural focal point for the surrounding region.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=Taylor|first=Scott|date=2024-03-11|title=Refurbished, refreshed Manti temple opens in preparation for rededication|url=https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2024/03/11/manti-utah-temple-images-interior-exterior/|access-date=2026-05-15|website=Church News|language=en}}</ref>

Although the Salt Lake Temple was announced in 1847, it was not completed until 1893.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Manti Utah Temple {{!}} Manti UT|url=https://www.manti.gov/historicpreservation/page/manti-utah-temple|access-date=2026-05-15|website=www.manti.gov|language=en}}</ref> Prior to its completion, the Manti Temple was constructed, as were two others in Utah (St. George and Logan), to meet the church’s need for temple facilities.<ref name="Ensign" /> The Manti Temple was dedicated during the apostolic interregnum following the death of church president John Taylor, one of only a few temples dedicated under such circumstances.{{cn|date=May 2026}}<ref>{{citation |url=https://www.thechurchnews.com/1950/1/1/23264478/manti-utah-temple-may-this-delightful-location-be-known-as-a-holy-hill-of-zion-among-thy-people/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210503040533/https://www.thechurchnews.com/archives/1950-01-01/manti-utah-temple-may-this-delightful-location-be-known-as-a-holy-hill-of-zion-among-thy-people-154377|archive-date=3 May 2021|title=May this delightful location be known as a holy hill of Zion, among Thy people|date=January 1, 1950|newspaper=Church News}}</ref>

The temple housed the Holy of Holies until the Salt Lake Temple was dedicated in 1893.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Manti Utah Temple {{!}} Manti UT|url=https://www.manti.gov/historicpreservation/page/manti-utah-temple|access-date=2026-05-15|website=www.manti.gov|language=en}}</ref> The room was subsequently used for sealings before being closed in the late 1970s.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Manti Utah Temple {{!}} Manti UT|url=https://www.manti.gov/historicpreservation/page/manti-utah-temple|access-date=2026-05-15|website=www.manti.gov|language=en}}</ref> Although there were 13 operating temples at the time, a 1966 study reported that 52 percent of temple ordinances were performed in the Salt Lake, Logan, and Manti temples. This contributed to additional temples constructed later in Utah to meet demand.<ref>{{citation |first=Doyle L.|last=Green|date=January 1972|title=Two Temples to Be Dedicated|journal=Ensign|url=https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1972/01/two-temples-to-be-dedicated?lang=eng}}</ref>

=== Renovations === The Manti Utah Temple has undergone various remodeling and renovations since its completion. In 1907, construction began on a large stone stairway leading up the hill to the west entrance.<ref name="ChurchNews1988-05-07">{{citation |first=John L.|last=Hart|date=May 7, 1988|title=Manti Temple 100 years old, in mint condition for centennial|newspaper=Church News|url=https://www.thechurchnews.com/archive/1988-05-07/manti-temple-100-years-old-148}}</ref> In 1935, the temple was fully lit at night for the first time.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 13, 2018|title=Fifth LDS temple highlights Manti Temple Hill|url=https://www.heraldextra.com/special-section/2018/jun/13/fifth-lds-temple-highlights-manti-temple-hill/|access-date=2024-02-10|website=heraldextra.com|language=en-US}}</ref> In 1940, the stairway was removed to improve the surrounding grounds.<ref name="ChurchNews1988-05-07" /> Between 1944 and 1945, significant interior renovations were carried out, including updates to facilities and ordinance rooms.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yusaf|first=Shundana|date=2018-07-17|title=Manti Utah Temple|url=https://sah-archipedia.org/buildings/UT-01-039-0042|access-date=2024-02-10|website=SAH ARCHIPEDIA|language=en}}</ref>

The temple underwent a major modernization beginning in 1981, including structural improvements, installation of mechanical systems, restoration of murals and furnishings, and the addition of an elevator and updated facilities.<ref name=":5" /> Following this work, the temple was rededicated in June 1985 by Gordon B. Hinckley, a counselor in the church's First Presidency.<ref name=":6">{{citation |url=https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1985/08/news-of-the-church/manti-temple-rededicated?lang=eng|title=News of the Church / Manti Temple Rededicated|journal=Ensign|date=August 1985}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{citation |url=https://www.thechurchnews.com/archive/1985-06-23/manti-utah-temple-cause-thy-holy-spirit-to-enter-and-pervade-all-of-its-rooms-and-facilities-37831|title=Cause Thy Holy Spirit to enter and pervade all of its rooms and facilities|date=June 23, 1985|newspaper=Church News}}</ref>

In April 2019, church president Russell M. Nelson announced the intent to perform major renovations to preserve pioneer-era temples while upgrading structural systems and functionality.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":10">{{Cite news |date=2024-03-12 |title=Manti Temple set to be rededicated, hold open house after being closed since 2021 |url=https://www.abc4.com/news/central-utah/manti-temple-set-to-be-rededicated-hold-open-house/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20240312220806/https://www.abc4.com/news/central-utah/manti-temple-set-to-be-rededicated-hold-open-house/ |archive-date=2024-03-12 |access-date=2026-05-15 |work=ABC4 Utah |language=en-US}}</ref> The Manti Utah Temple closed in October 2021 to begin a comprehensive renovation lasting approximately two and a half years.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Rascon|first=Dan|date=2024-03-11|title='I stand in awe': Church leaders prepare to rededicate historic Manti Utah Temple|url=https://ksltv.com/religion/i-stand-in-awe-church-leaders-prepare-to-rededicate-historic-manti-utah-temple/629539/|access-date=2026-05-09|website=KSLTV.com|language=en-us}}</ref>

The renovation included mechanical and plumbing upgrades, waterproofing, accessibility improvements such as a new ADA-compliant entrance, and interior updates including a new marriage waiting room, expanded locker areas, and refurbished finishes.<ref name=":10" /><ref name=":12" /> A new north-side entrance, gathering space, and designated bridal exit were also added, along with landscape improvements to the temple grounds.<ref name=":11" /><ref name=":12" /> Technological upgrades, including audiovisual systems, were incorporated to support updated presentation methods.<ref name=":12" />

A central component of the project was the conservation and restoration of historic murals. Art conservators carried out detailed cleaning and stabilization work, removing layers of varnish and overpainting to restore the original appearance while preserving the artists’ intent.<ref name=":8" /> The work was described as highly meticulous, requiring precise, incremental treatment to avoid damaging original materials.<ref name=":12" />

Following completion of the renovation, a public open house was held from March 14 to April 5, 2024 (excluding Sundays), attracting tens of thousands of visitors.<ref name=":11" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Noyce |first=David |date=April 21, 2024 |title=Historic Manti LDS Temple is rededicated by a surprise visiting VIP |url=https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2024/04/21/historic-manti-lds-temple-is/ |access-date=2026-05-15 |website=The Salt Lake Tribune |language=en-US}}</ref> The temple returned to regular operations after it was rededicated by Russell M. Nelson on April 21, 2024, in a single session.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ashcraft |first=Emily |last2=April 21 |first2=KSL {{!}} Posted- |last3=P.m |first3=2024 at 7:10 |title='We rejoice in this renewed temple': President Nelson dedicates Manti temple |url=https://www.ksl.com/article/news/utah/religion/we-rejoice-in-this-renewed-temple-president-nelson-dedicates-manti-temple/50987169 |access-date=2026-05-15 |website=www.ksl.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5" />

==== Mural preservation ==== In March 2021, the First Presidency announced plans to renovate the Manti Utah Temple, including replacing live endowment presentations with filmed sessions and reconfiguring interior spaces.<ref name="Openshaw2">{{citation |url=http://www.thisweekinmormons.com/2021/03/salt-lake-and-manti-temples-to-end-live-session-have-historic-mural-removed-permanently/|title=Salt Lake and Manti Temples to End Live Sessions, Have Historic Murals Removed Permanently|work=This Week in Mormons|publisher=thisweekinmormons.com|first=Geoff|last=Openshaw|date=March 12, 2021|access-date=March 25, 2021}}</ref><ref name=":13">{{Cite news |date=2021-03-25 |title=First Presidency gives update on Manti Temple murals |url=https://www.abc4.com/news/religion/first-presidency-gives-update-on-manti-temple-murals/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20210410122538/https://www.abc4.com/news/religion/first-presidency-gives-update-on-manti-temple-murals/ |archive-date=2021-04-10 |access-date=2026-05-15 |work=ABC4 Utah |language=en-US}}</ref> Initial plans called for removing, documenting, and relocating historic murals to accommodate these changes, with portions intended for preservation and public display.<ref name=":13" /><ref name=":9" />

The announcement prompted public reaction, including petitions and advocacy efforts expressing concern over the potential loss of historic artwork, particularly murals by Minerva Teichert.<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=religion |first=Tamarra KemsleyReligion reporterTamarra Kemsley has been a reporter at The Tribune since 2021 but has been covering |last2=Service |first2=politics since 2019 Her work has appeared in Religion News |last3=Post |first3=the New York |last4=Religion |last5=University |first5=Politics She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Brigham Young |last6=University |first6=a master’s in Islamic studies from Hebrew |title=When you can see inside the Manti LDS Temple — and those Minerva Teichert murals |url=https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2023/11/20/when-youll-be-able-see-inside/ |access-date=2026-05-15 |website=The Salt Lake Tribune |language=en-US}}</ref> In response, church leaders stated that they would consult preservation specialists regarding the future of the murals.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.thisweekinmormons.com/2021/03/church-will-now-try-to-preserve-manti-temple-murals/|title=Church Will Now Try to Preserve Manti Temple Murals|work=This Week in Mormons|publisher=thisweekinmormons.com|first=Geoff|last=Openshaw|date=March 24, 2021|access-date=March 25, 2021}}</ref>

On May 1, 2021, Nelson announced a revision to the renovation plans, stating that the temple’s historic interior, including its murals, would be preserved in place.<ref name=":14" /> He emphasized the importance of maintaining the building’s “pioneer craftsmanship, artwork and character,” while also announcing plans for the construction of a new temple in nearby Ephraim, Utah, to accommodate regional needs.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Riess |first=Jana |date=2021-05-01 |title=Mormons' petitions help to save historic artwork in Manti Utah Temple |url=https://religionnews.com/2021/05/01/mormons-petitions-help-to-save-historic-artwork-in-manti-utah-temple/ |access-date=2026-05-15 |website=RNS |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Temple presidents === The church’s temples are directed by a temple president and matron, who typically serve three-year terms and oversee temple operations, as well as provide guidance and training for temple workers and patrons.

Notable temple presidents include: Daniel H. Wells (1888–1891); Anthon H. Lund (1891–1893); John D. T. McAllister (1893–1906); Robert D. Young (1933–1943); Jack H. Goaslind Jr. (2000–2003), and Ed J. Pinegar (2009–2012). As of January 2026, the temple president and matron are Richard W. and Linda N. Wheeler.<ref name=":22">{{Cite web |title=Presidents and Matrons of the Manti Utah Temple|url=https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/manti-utah-temple/presidents/|access-date=2026-01-20|publisher=Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-02-25|title=These temple presidents and matrons were recently called — learn about them here|url=https://www.thechurchnews.com/2021/2/25/23218384/new-temple-leaders-california-canada-brazil-texas-manti-redlands-monticello|access-date=2024-02-12|website=Church News|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Walton|first=Valerie|title=Learn about the new presidents, matrons of 3 temples|publisher=Church News (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)|date=8 January 2026|url=https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2026/01/08/new-temple-presidents-matrons-manti-american-samoa-bacolod-philippines/}}</ref>

== Architecture and design == thumb|220x220px|Detail of the north wall of the Garden Room as painted by Minerva Teichert.<ref name="minervadd" /> A window can be seen as a suggestion of scale. The Manti Utah Temple uses Gothic Revival, French Renaissance Revival, Second Empire, and other 19th-century architectural styles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Manti Utah Temple {{!}} Manti UT |url=https://www.manti.gov/historicpreservation/page/manti-utah-temple |access-date=2026-05-15 |website=www.manti.gov |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5" /> Constructed of locally quarried oolitic limestone, it reflects both the materials and craftsmanship of early Latter-day Saint settlers.<ref name=":5" />

The temple has 100,373 square feet (9,325 m²) of floor space and includes multiple ordinance rooms and sealing rooms. Its design includes two towers of approximately 179 feet (55 m), each containing open center spiral staircases that show the engineering skill of its builders.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Manti Utah Temple {{!}} Manti UT |url=https://www.manti.gov/historicpreservation/page/manti-utah-temple |access-date=2026-05-15 |website=www.manti.gov |language=en}}</ref> The building has historic interior elements such as original woodwork, flooring, and decorative features that have been preserved through successive renovations.<ref name=":11" />

===Art=== The temple contains murals by several Latter-day Saint artists, including C. C. A. Christensen (Creation Room, 1886–87), Minerva Teichert (World Room, 1947, assisted by Frank Stevens<ref name="minervadd">{{cite journal|title=Minerva Teichert's Manti Temple Murals|last=Dant|first=Doris R.|journal=BYU Studies|volume=38|issue=3|pages=6–44|url=https://byustudies.byu.edu/article/minerva-teicherts-manti-temple-murals|date=1999}} [https://website-files-bucket.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/articles/article_pdfs/Minerva_Teichert%E2%80%99s_Manti_Temple_Murals.pdf In PDF format]</ref>), Robert L. Shepherd (Garden Room, 1946), John Hafen, J. B. Fairbanks, and Dan Weggeland.<ref>"[https://juvenileinstructor.org/things-i-did-not-know-dinosaurs-in-the-manti-temple/ Things I Did Not Know: Dinosaurs in the Manti Temple (Edit: New Images, ht Mina)]" by Edje Jeter, ''Juvenile Instructor''. August 4, 2013. Accessed April 13, 2021.</ref><ref>"[https://www.bofm.blog/manti-nephite-temple/ Manti- Nephite Temple]" by Rian Nilsen. ''BOFM.BLOG''. December 10, 2019. Accessed April 13, 2021.</ref><ref name="Ensign" /> These murals depict scenes associated with the Latter-day Saint endowment narrative.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Manti Utah Temple {{!}} Manti UT |url=https://www.manti.gov/historicpreservation/page/manti-utah-temple |access-date=2026-05-15 |website=www.manti.gov |language=en}}</ref>

Many of the murals function as visual representations of theological concepts and stages of spiritual progression.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Saints |first=The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day |date=2024-04-26 |title=The Manti Utah Temple's priceless murals are preserved |url=https://www.hjnews.com/news/faith/the-manti-utah-temples-priceless-murals-are-preserved/article_b7e9a7cc-03f0-11ef-aeb3-7bad99fea8e3.html |access-date=2026-05-15 |website=The Herald Journal |language=en}}</ref> Christensen’s Creation Room mural, for example, portrays the formation of the earth through successive stages, while the Garden Room mural represents the Garden of Eden and humanity’s early spiritual state.<ref name=":8" /> Some murals were transferred to canvas during earlier renovations due to deterioration, while others remain on original plaster surfaces.<ref name=":8" />

Teichert’s World Room mural, completed in 1947, spans nearly 4,000 square feet and includes approximately 120 figures depicting scenes such as the Tower of Babel and the gathering of peoples.<ref name="minervadd" /><ref name=":8" /> She was the first woman commissioned to paint a temple mural for the church, and completed the work in a relatively short period with the assistance of Frank Stevens.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Peery |first=Lexi |date=2021-04-02 |title=Locals Weigh Historic Preservation And Modernization As Manti Temple Faces Renovation |url=https://www.kuer.org/2021-04-02/locals-weigh-historic-preservation-and-modernization-as-manti-temple-faces-renovation |access-date=2026-05-15 |website=KUER |language=en}}</ref> She later described the mural as a “great pageant”.<ref name="minervadd" />

Some original murals were damaged beyond preservation and were subsequently covered or replaced during earlier renovations; however, at least one pioneer-era mural, including Dan Weggeland’s Garden Room work, survives beneath later artwork.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Anderson |first=Paul Lawrence |date=2020-04-01 |title=Preserving the Manti Temple |url=https://scholarlypublishingcollective.org/jmh/article/46/2/113/219197/Preserving-the-Manti-Temple |journal=Journal of Mormon History |language=en |volume=46 |issue=2 |pages=113–122 |doi=10.5406/jmormhist.46.2.0113 |issn=0094-7342}}</ref><ref name=":02">{{Cite web |title=Historic Manti Temple|url=https://www.sanpetecountyutah.gov/historic-manti-temple.html|access-date=2026-05-09|website=SANPETE COUNTY|language=en}}</ref> The temple also contains additional paintings, including works by Christensen depicting both the temple site prior to construction and the completed building.<ref>"[https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6vh5m0s/326403 Carl Christian Anton Christensen]," ''Saga of the Sanpitch'', Snow_College. Accessed April 13, 2021.</ref>

== Gallery == <gallery> File:Northeast Courtyard of the Manti Utah Temple.jpg|Northeast Courtyard of the Manti Utah Temple File:Manti Temple East Wall Distance.jpg|Manti Temple South Wall at a Distance File:Manti Temple face.jpg|West Face of the Manti Temple File:Manti Temple Door Handle.jpg|Manti Temple front door handles File:Manti temple distance sky shot.jpg|Manti temple on the Northeast side </gallery>

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==Further reading== {{Refbegin|2}} *{{citation | first = Nani | last = Bendixen | contribution = The Construction of the Manti Temple | title = BYU Religious Education 2009 Student Symposium | location = Provo, UT | publisher = Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University | year = 2009 | pages = 135–147 | url = http://rsc.byu.edu/archived/byu-religious-education-student-symposium-2009/restoration-and-history-church/construction- }} *{{citation | last = Dant | first = Doris R. | year = 1999 | title = Minerva Teichert's Manti Temple Murals | journal = BYU Studies | volume = 38 | issue = 3 | pages = 6–44 | url = https://byustudies.byu.edu/content/minerva-teicherts-manti-temple-murals }} *{{cite thesis | last = Hargis | first = Barbara | year = 1968 | title = A folk history of the Manti Temple | degree = M.A. | publisher = Department of English, Brigham Young University | url = https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/4761/ }} *{{citation | last = Rasmussen | first = Victor J. | year = 1988 | title = The Manti Temple | location = Manti, Utah | publisher = Manti Temple Centennial Committee | oclc = 18171497 }} *{{citation | last = Stubbs | first = Glen R. | year = 1988 | orig-year = 1976 | title = Temple on a Hill: a History of the Manti Temple | location = Rexburg, Idaho | publisher = Ricks College Press | edition = 4th (Centennial) | oclc = 24263168 }} *{{cite thesis | last = Stubbs | first = Glen R. | year = 1960 | title = A History of the Manti Temple | degree = M.S. | publisher = Department of History, Brigham Young University | url = https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/5150/ }} {{Refend}}

==External links== {{Commons category|Manti Utah Temple}} * [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/details/manti-utah-temple?lang=eng Manti Utah Temple Official site] * [https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/manti-utah-temple/ Manti Utah Temple] at ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org * {{HABS |survey=UT-71 |id=ut0065 |title=Manti Temple, Main Street (U.S. Route 89), Manti, Sanpete County, UT |photos=8 |color= |dwgs= |data=7 |cap=}}

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