Far West Temple Site

4.9
384 reviews

About

Historical Landmark
The Far West Temple Site, located several miles northwest of Kingston, Missouri, is where Latter-day Saints began to build a temple in July 1838. Serving as the Church headquarters for a short time, Far West, in Caldwell County, Missouri, was also the location where the Lord revealed the full name of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and established the law of tithing.

Location

Far West Temple Site
NW Far W Drive, Kingston, MO
64650, United States

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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Peacefulness

The site is frequently described as peaceful, serene, and a great place for contemplation.

Historical Significance

Visitors appreciate the site's historical importance to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its connection to church history.

Clean Facilities

Many reviews highlight the cleanliness of the bathrooms and well-maintained grounds.

Visitor Experience

Overall, visitors find the site to be a worthwhile stop, often recommending it for those interested in church history.
  • RL
    Royce Larson
    Dec 1, 2025
    5.0
    Peaceful place, solemn
  • SB
    Spencer Buchanan
    Nov 22, 2025
    5.0
    Humble and remote, the Far West temple site is a good place of quiet contemplation and a great stop on any church history tour road trip. It's interesting to come to a place that was once so full of activity and of church history but is now much a forgotten part of the world.
  • KH
    Kernja Huerta
    Nov 20, 2025
    5.0
    Absolutely breathtaking! I am truly lucky to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. This is Gods Kingdom on Earth. This is Holy Ground.
  • SM
    Stephen McMullin
    Nov 2, 2025
    5.0
    It's very historically accurate and a peaceful atmosphere here.
  • TN
    Terri Nelson
    Oct 30, 2025
    4.0
    Nicely kept. Just needs a visitors center

Frequently Asked Questions About Far West Temple Site

What is the historical significance of the Far West Temple Site in Missouri?

The Far West Temple Site is where Latter-day Saints began building a temple in July 1838. It served as the Church headquarters briefly and is where the full name of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was revealed and the law of tithing established.

Where is the Far West Temple Site located?

It is located on NW Far W Drive, several miles northwest of Kingston, Missouri, in Caldwell County.