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History
The Rexburg Tabernacle was built in 1911, as a meeting place for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Local church members supplied the funds for construction which totaled $33,000.
The grey stone was quarried on the Rexburg Bench, about four miles south east of Rexburg. The lighter trim rock came from the Archer-Sunnydale quarries, 10 miles to the south. The building was dedicated on January 7, 1912, by church president Joseph F. Smith. The Tabernacle was registered as a national historic site in 1974. In 1977, a program was launched to preserve the building, and the City of Rexburg acquired the Tabernacle for a cultural center and historical museum. The building features a large stage, pipe organ and seating for over 1,000 people, including the balcony. The Tabernacle is currently being used for various events throughout the year.
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