Lion House

4.4
120 reviews

About

Historical LandmarkReligious OrganizationThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Lion House was the family home of Brigham Young, the first governor of Utah and second President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was constructed in 1856 and gets its name from the large stone lion statue situated above the front entrance, which was sculpted by William F. Ward. The three-story building is in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, and sits near the corner of State Street and South Temple.

Details

  • Wheelchair accessible entranceAvailable

Location

Lion House
63 E S Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT
84150, United States

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  • MB
    Miguel Verdugo Baylon
    Jul 23, 2023
    5.0
    Lion house
  • EG
    Emily Gittins
    Dec 18, 2018
    5.0
    The food is awesome and everybody so kind
  • TF
    Tracie Fuqua
    Sep 30, 2018
    5.0
    Excellent Food!
  • TT
    Taylor Thomson
    Jul 26, 2018
    5.0
    Great place to grab a home cooked meal

Frequently Asked Questions About Lion House

What is the historical significance of the Lion House in Salt Lake City?

The Lion House was the family home of Brigham Young, the first governor of Utah and second President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, constructed in 1856 and named after the stone lion statue above its entrance.

Where is the Lion House located in Salt Lake City?

It is located at 63 E S Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84150, near the corner of State Street and South Temple in downtown Salt Lake City.