The intent to build the temple was announced on October 3, 2009, by church president Thomas S. Monson, during general conference.

[7] It was announced concurrently with the Concepción Chile, Fort Lauderdale Florida, Fortaleza Brazil and Sapporo Japan temples.

[8] The temple is located on the property where the Central Elementary School once stood at 250 South Main Street in Brigham City, across from the historic tabernacle.

[9] A groundbreaking ceremony was held on July 31, 2010, and was conducted by Boyd K. Packer, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and a native of Brigham City.

[13] Designed by FFKR Architects,[5] the temple's architecture reflects both the cultural heritage of the Brigham City region and its spiritual significance to the church.

[4] The exterior has “a highly complex and personalized facade full of detailed accents and step backs and topped by 50-foot tall precast steeples atop towers at each end.”[14] The interior features “stone flooring, hand carved rock, maple wood trim, several pieces of original artwork and 12 unique cast bronze oxen in the baptistry.”[15] A peach blossom motif can be seen throughout the temple,[13] and is especially prominent in the second floor art-glass windows.

The design has elements representing Latter-day Saint symbolism and the history of the area, to provide deeper spiritual meaning to its appearance and function.