Monticello Utah Temple Pictures
Set at the base of the Abajo Mountains on the west side of the small town of Monticello, about 60 miles south of Moab, the Monticello Temple was the first of a new generation of smaller temples envisioned by President Gordon B. Hinckley to bring the blessings of the temple within reach of members in more remote areas. Built in just eight months and nine days — the fastest construction of any temple in Church history at the time — it was dedicated on July 26, 1998 as the Church’s 53rd operating temple, then enlarged and rededicated in 2002. Our collection of Monticello Temple pictures, art prints, and paintings captures this remarkable small-town temple of the Four Corners region.
Breaking Storm
by Alan Fullmer
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Blue Abajo Mountains
by Lance Bertola
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Heavenly Light
by Rory Wallwork
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Glory To The Highest
by Rory Wallwork
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For Eternity
by Rory Wallwork
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Peaceful Fall Morning
by Greg A. Farley
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Sunset Illustration
by Steve Weller
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Twilight
by Rory Wallwork
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Summer Sunset
by Rory Wallwork
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Summer Morning
by Rory Wallwork
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Flora Watercolor Painting
by Katauna Davis
About the Monticello Utah Temple
President Gordon B. Hinckley announced the Monticello Temple on October 4, 1997, launching his vision for smaller, more efficient temples that could serve members living far from existing temples. Elder Ben B. Banks presided over the groundbreaking on November 17, 1997, before a crowd of approximately 2,550 members and community leaders. What followed was a remarkably fast construction process: the temple was completed in just eight months and nine days, the quickest build in Church history up to that time. Finished in an off-white marble called Noah's Crème, with 13,000 individual tiles carefully evaluated to achieve a uniform appearance, the 7,000-square-foot building initially held just one ordinance room and one sealing room, making it the smallest operating temple of the Church.
The Monticello Temple holds a distinction unlike any other temple in Church history: it was the only temple ever to feature a white, enamel-covered fiberglass statue of the angel Moroni, part of Hinckley's original vision for these smaller temples. The white statue, however, proved nearly impossible to see against the sky on cloudy days, and on May 25, 1999, it was replaced with a larger, traditional gold-leafed Moroni — the design that has remained standard ever since. The original white statue was sent to the Church History Museum for preservation. As the temple's district grew, an additional ordinance room and sealing room were added, expanding the building to 11,225 square feet, and President Hinckley returned to rededicate the enlarged temple on November 17, 2002. Today it serves members from five stakes across southeastern Utah and southwestern Colorado, an area also known for its stunning outdoor recreation around nearby Moab.
Monticello Temple Photos, Art & Prints
With the Abajo Mountains rising in the distance and the red rock country of southeastern Utah surrounding the small town of Monticello, the temple offers photographers a quiet, high-desert setting unlike almost any other in the Church. Its compact, classic design and gleaming marble exterior stand out beautifully against the wide-open landscape of the Four Corners region. Our collection features photography and fine art capturing the Monticello Temple amid the dramatic scenery of southeastern Utah.
Monticello Temple prints make a meaningful and inspirational gift for members throughout southeastern Utah and southwestern Colorado, and for anyone who loves the rugged beauty of the Four Corners region. Perfect for weddings, mission homecomings, new homes, and other milestone occasions.