Timpanogos Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Orem, UT
N 40° 16.927 W 111° 41.081
12T E 441796 N 4459295
The Timpanogos Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was organized November 8, 1885. This Church was built in 1898, making it the First Chapel in Orem, Utah.
Waymark Code: WMC71P
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 08/02/2011
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Timpanogos Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was organized November 8, 1885, at a meeting held in the log schoolhouse presided over by Presiding Bishop William B. Preston, his counselor Robert T. Burton, and Provo Stake President Abraham O. Smoot. Timpanogos, an Indian word meaning many waters, was the name given by the Indians to the entire valley as well as the beautiful mountain standing at the northeast border of the valley. Plans were made in 1895 to erect the meetinghouse. The land for the new building was donated by Thomas Jefferson Patten, Sr., nephew of the Apostle David W. Patten. Peter Mastin Wentz, called as the first bishop, and his sons made some of the brick for the building and the adobe lining. The various hues now apparent in the restored brick face show that they were made in small batches. The style of the church with its lovely gothic windows and tower was typical of the architecture of the day. The building measured fifty-two feet by thirty-six feet. Balls of carpet rags were donated and these were placed on hand looms to make rugs that added comfort and beauty to the new chapel. Window openings were covered with quilts. The building was dedicated in 1898 and used for dances and community activities as well as for worship. This chapel has been remodeled, renovated and added to throughout the years to accommodate members. From the original Timpanogos Ward has come a growing number of wards and stakes.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1898
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 9:00 AM
Street address of Church:
800 South 400 East
Orem, UT USA
84097
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If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
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