The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Wyoming refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and its members in Wyoming. The church's first congregation in Wyoming was organized in 1877. It has since grown to 67,454 members in 172 congregations. Official church membership as a percentage of general population was 11.5% in 2014 which is the third highest in the United States, behind Utah and Idaho. According to the 2014 Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life survey, 9% of Wyomingites self-identify themselves most closely with the LDS Church. The LDS Church is the largest denomination in Wyoming. Stakes are located in Afton, Casper (2), Cheyenne (2), Cody, Evanston (2), Gillette, Green River, Kemmerer, Laramie, Lovell, Lyman, Riverton, Rock Springs, Sheridan, Thayne and Worland. The Wyoming Mormon Trail Mission was created in 2015 to cover church historical sites in the area, but the mission was discontinued in 2021. History The Willie and Martin handcart companies of 1857 became trapped in the winter snows and approximately 200 of the 1,075 in the companies died, but others were saved by Utah rescue parties. In 1877, members settled the Star Valley area, and in 1878, Brigham Young dedicated the spot as a gathering place for members. County Statistics List of LDS Church adherents in each county as of 2010 according to the Association of Religion Data Archives: Stakes As of February 2023, Wyoming was home to the following stakes: Missions Colorado Fort Collins Mission Idaho Idaho Falls Mission Montana Billings Mission Utah Salt Lake City Mission Temples On October 1, 2011, the Star Valley Wyoming Temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson. A second temple to built in Casper was announced on April 4, 2021, by Russell M. Nelson. Nelson announced a third temple, to be built in Cody, on October 3, 2021. Communities Latter-day Saints had a significant role in establishing and settling several communities within the "Mormon Corridor", including the following in Wyoming: Afton Auburn Bridger Valley Rock Springs Star Valley See also Wyoming: Religion Bear River Devil's Gate Fort Bridger Fort Laramie Green River Independence Rock Lincoln County, Wyoming Martin's Cove Mormon Row Historic District Mormon Trail Pacific Creek Rock Church (Auburn, Wyoming) South Pass Sweetwater River References Further reading . External links Newsroom (Wyoming) ComeUntoChrist.org Latter-day Saints Visitor site The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Official site Latter