The Beehive House

Address 67 East South Temple

The Beehive House at 67 East South Temple was the official residence of Brigham Young, second president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the governor of Utah Territory, from 1854 until his death in 1877. Built in a Greek Revival style, it is a National Historic Landmark, restored and furnished with original pieces and period artifacts.

Free guided tours run daily and provide a close look at life in the Young household, including the parlors, dining room, and period furnishings. It stands directly next to the Lion House and Eagle Gate, making it part of a walkable cluster of early Mormon history sites on South Temple Street.

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A story
The beehive symbol carved above the entrance represents industry — the core virtue of the Mormon pioneer ethic. Brigham Young chose it deliberately, and it is now the official state symbol of Utah. The house next door, the Lion House, was home to his larger household; the Beehive House was his personal residence.