The gleaming white LDS temple sits on the north side of town, visible for miles in the flat canyon country surrounding Monticello. It's compact compared to the grand urban temples of Salt Lake City, but no less striking against the backdrop of the Abajo Mountains. Non-members cannot enter the interior, but the grounds are open and the building is worth a look from the outside.
The temple is a landmark of faith for the Latter-day Saint community that has shaped much of southeastern Utah's culture and history. Its presence in a town this small reflects how central the church remains to life in this part of the state.