Ephraim Tabernacle 

Early history tells us that a hall inside the Old Fort was built in 1857.  As more and more people came to this area, the need for a larger building was needed. On a Sunday, November 11, 1860, Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, Daniel H Wells, George A Smith and Joseph Young of the General Authorities of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints travelled from Salt Lake City to dedicate a place as a church building. They built a large, stone building which became the Ephraim Tabernacle. When it was built, "it was the only meeting house south of Provo Utah which comfortly convened those who were eager to hear and see the Presidency and their party."  So in 1870 steps were taken to start work on this soon-to-be-magnificent edifice.  Construction was stopped for awhile in 1871, due to the burning of the Saw Mill.  However workers finished this building that very same year. In 1953, it was decided to completely remove the Tabernacle and build a modern one of red brick. Some people who did not know of its history were glad to see it go, and those who had spent many hours within its walls on different occasions, were saddened to say the least.  The Ephraim Tabernacle was officially demolished in 1954, leaving many memories behind. In 2021, President Russell M. Nelson announced a temple would be built in Ephraim. The Scandinavian design of this temple will reflect the memorable tabernacle.