Earthstones

The Salt Lake Temple prominently features earthstones, located at the base of its buttresses (approximately at ground level). In 1893, Anderson explained, “There are fifty of these Earth Stones, representing different portions of the globe, but all combining to include its entire surface. Their name indicates their symbolism.”85 According to architect Truman O. Angell, the earthstones signify that “the Gospel has come for the whole earth,”86 meaning, the gospel and the blessings of the temple are designed for all the kindreds and peoples of the earth.

Two earthstones, Salt Lake Temple.