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 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" (PDF). National Park Service. and accompanying two photos
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