Star Valley Wyoming Temple Layered Wood Plaque

Star Valley Wyoming Temple Plaque This multi-layer "mandala style" temple plaque is an original design. The detailed art piece is created out of 9 layers of laser-cut, birch, red oak and walnut woods with a total thickness just over 1". The design elements in our designs reflect the unique architectural detail found in this specific temple, an effect that is relaxing and mesmerizing. This unique piece of inspirational artwork makes a special gift for friends, newly weds and loved ones. It can be showcased in your home or office, hung on a wall or displayed on a desk or shelf. The Star Valley Wyoming Temple stands on a gentle rise overlooking Highway 89, just south of the community of Afton near the mouth of Hale Canyon. A unique feature of the building in the foyer is a stunning stained-glass depiction of Jesus Christ, which was a refurbished piece originally created for a Presbyterian Church in New York City. The classical design of the temple echoes architectural elements found in the historic Star Valley Tabernacle, located just a mile north of the temple. The Star Valley Wyoming Temple was the first temple built in the state of Wyoming. The placement of the angel Moroni atop the Star Valley Wyoming Temple took place April 25, 2016, exactly one year after the groundbreaking ceremony. The event was announced beforehand, allowing hundreds of spectators to gather and witness the raising. The Star Valley Wyoming Temple was prophesied by Elder Moses Thatcher of the Quorum of the Twelve. Thatcher came to the valley in the late 1870s, looking for a suitable location where colonizing Latter-day Saints could settle. Looking over the beautiful valley, he declared, "I hereby name this valley Star Valley because it is the star of all valleys." He later returned with Elder Charles C. Rich, a senior apostle, to dedicate the valley for the settlement of the Saints.