[3] A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on April 25, 2015, conducted by Craig C. Christensen, of the Presidency of the Seventy.

[9] After construction was completed, a public open house was held from September 23 to October 8, 2016, excluding Sundays.

[13] Designed by David Hunter,[3] the temple's architecture reflects both the cultural heritage of the Star Valley region and its spiritual significance to the church.

[7] The exterior has the blue spire and art glass windows depicting fireweed, a local wildflower found in the Wyoming mountains.

The design uses elements representing the heritage of the Star Valley region, providing meaning to the temple's appearance and function.

Symbolism is important to church members and includes the use of fireweed, a local flower found in the Wyoming mountains, in the exterior art glass windows.

Following completion of construction, the church announced the public open house that was held from September 23-October 8, 2016 (excluding Sundays).