Lehi Ward Tithing Barn-Centennial Hall

Lehi Ward Tithing Barn-Centennial Hall
Location 651 North 200 East, (rear), Lehi, Utah
Coordinates 40°23′45″N 111°50′42″W / 40.39583°N 111.84500°W / 40.39583; -111.84500Coordinates: 40°23′45″N 111°50′42″W / 40.39583°N 111.84500°W / 40.39583; -111.84500
Area 1.3 acres (0.53 ha)
Built 1872
MPS Lehi, Utah MPS
NRHP reference # 98001456[1]
Added to NRHP December 4, 1998

The Lehi Ward Tithing Barn-Centennial Hall, located behind 651 North 200 East in Lehi, Utah, was built in 1872. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.[1]

It was moved to its present location in 1880.[2]

Tithe barns in Europe are some of the largest and oldest timber frame buildings. They are found in many European countries. In America, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the only known religious group which built tithing barns.

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References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. Nelson W. Knight (July 1998). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Lehi Ward Tithing Barn/Centennial Hall". National Park Service. and accompanying two photos
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