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Base and Meridian
“The Base and Meridian marker, located on the southeast corner of Temple Square, marks the geographic center from which Salt Lake City was planned. Shortly after Latter-day Saint pioneers arrived in 1847, surveyors selected this point as the reference for naming and numbering the city’s streets.
From this location, the city’s orderly layout took shape, providing structure and direction for a growing settlement. It became a practical foundation for building homes, neighborhoods, and community life.
This marker reflects how early Saints built with order and faith, literally centering the city on the temple—the house of the Lord, Jesus Christ.”
From this location, the city’s orderly layout took shape, providing structure and direction for a growing settlement. It became a practical foundation for building homes, neighborhoods, and community life.
This marker reflects how early Saints built with order and faith, literally centering the city on the temple—the house of the Lord, Jesus Christ.”
Things to Do Nearby
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Brigham Young Statue
This monument highlights Brigham Young and others connected to the early history of the Salt Lake Valley. Through sculpture and inscriptions, it honors the diverse people and paths that shaped the city’s beginnings.
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Salt Lake Temple Model
This detailed scale model offers a rare look inside the Salt Lake Temple. During a brief presentation, walls open to reveal interior rooms as narration and music explain what happens in temples and why they matter to followers of Jesus Christ.
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Temple Discovery Experiences
Located on the lower level of the Visitors’ Center, this series of exhibits focused on family connections, service, and temples around the world.
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Christ Carrying the Cross
This statue shows Jesus Christ bearing His cross to Calvary. Though He faced pain and rejection, He responded with mercy and forgiveness. It reminds us that Christ willingly gave His life for humanity, and through Him, we can find strength, mercy, and eternal hope.
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The Garden Restaurant
The Garden Restaurant offers fresh, hand-crafted soups, salads, and sandwiches with quick, convenient service. An easy choice for lunch or a casual meal downtown.
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Let the celebration begin!
Join us for an unforgettable experience April 5 to October 1, 2027. Everyone is welcome. Reservations are recommended to tour the Salt Lake Temple Open House.