On July 1, 1877, the Granite Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was created, including residents of both the Granite and Butlerville communities. Because most people were settling near the mouth of the two canyons, a chapel was built halfway between the two towns. James Muir, William Thompson, and Andrew Hansen Sr. were chosen as the committee to oversee construction. Building began on January 20, 1886, and was completed for dedication on July 1, 1892. The oval-shaped chapel, approximately 30 feet by 40 feet, was constructed of granite rock from Little Cottonwood Canyon and stood at about 8600 South Wasatch Boulevard on the west side of the street. The location proved unsuccessful; on March 12, 1901, the Granite Ward was divided and the new Butler Ward was created, leaving the Granite-Butler building vacant. Most of the stones used to build it were eventually hauled away by residents of the area.