https://mormon.wikia.org/wiki/United_States_List_of_Mormon_Temples In April 2009, the church announced that the Atlanta Temple would close on July 1 for 15 to 18 months for renovations[19] The temple was rededicated by Thomas S. Monson on May 1, 2011[20], Apia, Samoa October 15, 1977Original temple dedicated August 5, 1983 by Gordon B. Hinckley, rebuilt temple dedicated September 4, 2005 by Gordon B. HinckleySeptember 4, 2005 by Gordon B. Hinckley18,691 sq ft (1,736 m2) and 75 ft (23 m) high on a 2 acre (0.8 ha) siteThe original Samoa temple was dedicated in 1983 and destroyed by fire while the temple was closed for renovations in 2003. See a week-by-week list here. [clarification needed] There are 168 dedicated temples (160 currently operating; and 8 previously dedicated, but closed for renovation), 35 under construction, and 28 announced (not yet under construction), for a total of 231. Likewise the Tabernacle was considered a "portable temple" by the children of Israel in the Old Testament. [86], Fort Collins, Colorado, United States April 2, 2011October 16, 2016 by Dieter F. Uchtdorf42,000 sq ft (3,900 m2) and 112 ft (34 m) high on a 11.54 acre (4.7 ha) siteAnnounced by Thomas S. Monson on April 2, 2011[88][89], Afton, Wyoming, United States October 1, 2011October 30, 2016 by David A. Bednar17,000 sq ft (1,600 m2)Announced by Thomas S. Monson on October 1, 2011[90][91], Farmington, Connecticut, United States October 2, 2010November 20, 2016 by Henry B. Eyring25,000 sq ft (2,300 m2) and 30 ft (9 m) high on a 11 acre (4.5 ha) siteOn October 2, 2010, Thomas S. Monson announced that the Hartford, Connecticut temple would be built. In the 1980s, Spencer W. Kimball directed the church to build smaller temples with similar designs[3] allowing temples to be built where there were fewer members. Kansas City, Missouri, United States October 4, 2008May 6, 2012 by Thomas S. Monson32,000 sq ft (3,000 m2) on a 8.07 acre (3.3 ha) siteAnnounced at the 178th Semiannual General Conference. Location:Announced:Groundbreaking: Size: Notes: Urdaneta City, Philippines 2 October 201016 January 2019 by Jeffrey R. HollandTBDAnnounced by Thomas S. Monson on 2 October 2010. The United States is home to the headquarters of the LDS Church and over 41% of the Mormon population. ChurchofJesusChrist.org. The cornerstones remain, covered in glass, as part of a memorial park at the site. Utah is home to over sixteen temples, and this includes their center in Salt Lake City. Editor’s note: In a series running through Dec. 31, the Daily Herald is sharing its picks for “Utah County’s Top 10 News Stories for 2020.” We will be running recaps It was rebuilt according to Young's original design with a 175 ft (53 m) tower. ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org shares construction news, photographs, maps, and interesting facts about the temples of the restored Church of Jesus Christ. Reno, Nevada, United States April 12, 1999April 23, 2000 by Thomas S. Monson10,700 sq ft (990 m2) and 71 ft (22 m) high on a 7.9 acre (3.2 ha) siteClassic modern, single-spire design - designed by Church A&E ServicesSecond temple built in Nevada, following Las Vegas Temple. Of about 26,000 people who were converted during this early period, some 14,000 converts immigrated to the United States by 1930. Location:Announced:Dedicated: Size: Notes: Twin Falls, Idaho, United States October 2, 2004August 24, 2008 by Thomas S. Monson29,679 sq ft (2,757 m2) and 159 ft (48 m) high on a 9.1 acre (3.7 ha) siteFourth temple dedicated in Idaho and, during 2008, the second temple dedicated in Idaho that year. Brampton, Ontario, Canada 7 April 198425 August 1990 by Gordon B. Hinckley57,982 sq ft (5,387 m2) and 171 ft (52 m) high on a 13.4 acre (5.4 ha) siteModern, single-spire design - designed by Allward-Gouinlock Inc. San Diego, California, US April 7, 1984April 25, 1993 by Gordon B. Hinckley72,000 sq ft (6,700 m2) and 169 ft (52 m) high on a 7.2 acre (2.9 ha) siteModern, two-tower - designed by William S. Lewis, Jr. Windermere, Florida, US April 6, 1991October 9, 1994 by Howard W. Hunter70,000 sq ft (6,500 m2) and 165 ft (50 m) high on a 13 acre (5.3 ha) siteClassic modern, single-spire design - designed by Scott Partnership Architects, Bountiful, Utah, United States April 6, 1991January 8, 1995 by Howard W. Hunter104,000 sq ft (9,700 m2) and 176 ft (54 m) high on a 11 acre (4.5 ha) siteClassic modern, single-spire design - designed by Allen B. Erekson, Hong Kong 3 October 199226 May 1996 by Gordon B. Hinckley21,744 sq ft (2,020 m2) and 135 ft (41 m) high on a 0.3 acre (0.1 ha) siteHong Kong colonial, single-spire design - designed by Liang Peddle Thorpe Architects, American Fork, Utah, United States October 3, 1992October 13, 1996 by Gordon B. Hinckley107,240 sq ft (9,963 m2) and 190 ft (58 m) high on a 16.7 acre (6.8 ha) siteClassic modern, single-spire design - designed by Allen Erekson, Keith Stepan, and Church A&E Services, Town and Country, Missouri, United States December 29, 1990June 1, 1997 by Gordon B. Hinckley58,749 sq ft (5,458 m2) and 150 ft (46 m) high on a 14 acre (5.7 ha) siteClassic modern, single-spire design - designed by Chiodini Associates, Vernal, Utah, United States February 13, 1994November 2, 1997 by Gordon B. Hinckley38,771 sq ft (3,602 m2) on a 1.6 acre (0.6 ha) siteAdaptation of Uintah Stake Tabernacle - designed by FFKR Architects, Chorley, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom 19 October 19927 June 1998 by Gordon B. Hinckley69,630 sq ft (6,469 m2) and 159 ft (48 m) high on a 15 acre (6.1 ha) siteModern, single-spire design - designed by Church A&E Services, Monticello, Utah, United States October 4, 1997July 26, 1998 by Gordon B. HinckleyNovember 17, 2002 by Gordon B. Hinckley11,225 sq ft (1,043 m2) and 66 ft (20 m) high on a 1.33 acre (0.5 ha) siteClassic modern, single-spire design - designed by Church A&E Services, Anchorage, Alaska, United States October 4, 1997January 9, 1999 by Gordon B. HinckleyFebruary 8, 2004 by Gordon B. Hinckley11,937 sq ft (1,109 m2) and 71 ft (22 m) high on a 5.4 acre (2.2 ha) site, Colonia Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico 4 October 19976 March 1999 by Gordon B. Hinckley6,800 sq ft (630 m2) and 71 ft (22 m) high on a 1 acre (0.4 ha) siteClassic modern, single-spire design - designed by Alvaro Inigo and Church A&E Services. Temples are now found in every continent in the world. Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are buildings dedicated to be a House of the Lord, and they are considered by church members to be the most sacred structures on earth. Permanent numbering may change depending upon the date of dedication. The United States. [62] The temple was formally dedicated on March 2, 2014. Langley, British Columbia, Canada 25 May 20062 May 2010 by Thomas S. Monson19,053 sq ft (1,770 m2) on a 11.77 acre (4.8 ha) siteOpen house was held in April and the dedication 2 May 2010. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints currently has 155 temples in operation around the world and 22 announced or under construction. Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Temples > Chronology. South Jordan, Utah, United States October 1, 2005 August 23, 2009 by Thomas S. Monson 60,000 sq ft (5,600 m 2) and 183 ft (56 m) high on a 11 acre (4.5 ha) site 13th temple in Utah and 130th LDS temple. [21] The LDS Church continues to list this as the 22nd operating temple, in accordance to its original dedication date. South Jordan, Utah, United States October 1, 2005August 23, 2009 by Thomas S. Monson60,000 sq ft (5,600 m2) and 183 ft (56 m) high on a 11 acre (4.5 ha) site13th temple in Utah and 130th LDS temple. Bahía Blanca is a port city in the southwest of Argentina’s Buenos Aires province. Laid out by Brigham Young (although no cornerstones were laid). PHASE 2: TEMPLE OPEN FOR LIVING ORDINANCES ONLY—Based on First Presidency direction, this temple has resumed limited operations. A 20,000-square-foot meetinghouse will be built adjacent to the temple. The temple is visited by large number of Hindus and a … [5] Between the brief building period from 1998 to 2001, 38 of these standardized temples were constructed and dedicated, meeting Hinckley's goal by having 102 dedicated temples before 2000 closed. [48], Quetzaltenango, Guatemala 17 December 200611 December 2011 by Dieter F. Uchtdorf21,085 sq ft (1,959 m2) on a 6.47 acre (2.6 ha) siteAnnounced by Gordon B. Hinckley at the groundbreaking of the Oquirrh Mountain Temple,[49] and dedicated by Dieter F. Breanna Olaveson Jan 30, 2014 36 0. Argentina has more than 450,000 Latter-day Saints in approximately 750 congregations. A total of 2,065,808 Mormons live in Utah. The LDS Church has been the most prolific builder of temples in the Latter Day Saint movement. [63], Davie, Florida, United States October 3, 2009May 4, 2014 by Dieter F. Uchtdorf28,000 sq ft (2,600 m2) and 100 ft (30 m) high on a 16.82 acre (6.8 ha) siteClassic modern, single-spire designAnnounced by Thomas S. Monson in General Conference, October 3, 2009. [107], Pétionville, Haiti 5 April 20151 September 2019 by David A. Bednar10,042 sq ft (933 m2)Announced by Thomas S. Monson on 5 April 2015[109], Loures, Portugal 2 October 201015 September 2019 by Neil L. Andersen23,730 sq ft (2,205 m2)Announced by Thomas S. Monson in General Conference, 2 October 2010. These records include adults and children, and also include both active and less active members. [73][74], Trujillo, Peru 13 December 200821 June 2015 by Dieter F. Uchtdorf28,201 sq ft (2,620 m2)Announced on 13 December 2008[75], Carmel, Indiana, United States October 2, 2010August 23, 2015 by Henry B. Eyring34,000 sq ft (3,200 m2) on a 18.11 acre (7.3 ha) siteClassic modern, single-spire designAnnounced by Thomas S. Monson in General Conference, October 2, 2010. Weekly Worship and Activities In May 2020, the Church authorized a phased return to some aspects of its weekly worship services and activities. This temple is designed to be used at the bottom of [[List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.The following templates are used: Also see this list, which shows the status of each temple as of January 25, 2021. [69], Córdoba, Argentina 4 October 200817 May 2015 by Dieter F. Uchtdorf34,369 sq ft (3,193 m2)Announced at the 178th Semiannual General Conference. However, the 2010 Brazilian census reported 226,509 as identifying as members of the church. Utah — 55 percent. Hernández, whose full name is José Bernardo Hernandez Orellana, is an area seventy of the Church. [93][94], Le Chesnay, France 15 July 201121 May 2017 by Henry B. Eyring44,175 sq ft (4,104 m2)Thomas S. Monson confirmed on 15 July 2011 that the church "hope[d] to build [a] temple in France" near Paris,[95] and on 1 October 2011 announced that the plans were "moving forward. Mesa, Arizona, United States October 3, 1919October 23, 1927 by Heber J. GrantApril 16, 1975 by Spencer W. Kimball120,000 sq ft (11,000 m2) and 50 ft (15 m) high on a 20 acre (8.1 ha) siteNeoclassical Architecture - designed by Don Carlos Young, Jr. and Ramm HansenThe first temple to offer ordinances in a language other than English (Spanish). As a result, the first temples in South America (Brazil dedicated in 1978); Asia (Japan dedicated in 1980); and Mexico (Mexico City dedicated in 1983) were built and the number of temples doubled from 15 to 36. The Kirtland Ohio Temple was the first temple built in this dispensation, dedicated in 1836. Through inspiration, the methods of instruction in the temple experience have changed many times, even in recent history, to help members better understand and live what they learn in the temple. [53][54], Brigham City, Utah, United States October 3, 2009September 23, 2012 by Boyd K. Packer36,000 sq ft (3,300 m2) and 165 ft (50 m) high on a 3.14 acre (1.3 ha) siteAnnounced by Thomas S. Monson in General Conference, October 3, 2009.[56][57]. The Mexico City Mexico Temple was the first LDS Church temple in Mexico; it was dedicated in 1983 and was rededicated after renovation in 2008. As of October 2018, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) reported 1,383,799 members in 268 stakes and 40 districts, 2,089 Congregations (1,651 wards and 438 branches), 34 missions, and six temples in Brazil. In a modern-day revelation, Joseph Smith received direction to build a temple in Kirtland, Ohio (dedicated in 1836). Answer . Note: Numbering of temples announced or under construction is tentative (which is indicated by placing the numbers in italics) and based upon the groundbreaking date, or the date of announcement if no groundbreaking has taken place. Location:Announced:Dedicated:Rededicated: Size: Notes: Cardston, Alberta, Canada 27 June 191326 August 1923 by Heber J. Grant22 June 1991 by Gordon B. Hinckley81,700 sq ft (7,590 m2) and 85 ft (26 m) high on a 10 acre (4 ha) siteAn addition was completed in 1962 and was dedicated on July 2, 1962 by Hugh B. [citation needed] The original tower of 147 feet was disliked by Brigham Young and was struck by lightning and burned to its base after Young's death. The central purpose of temples is to unite families forever. Independence, Missouri, United States of America April 1829Site Dedicated August 1, 1831 when cornerstones laid by Joseph Smith. Click on the map to zoom in and out. In 1832, shortly after the formation of the church, Joseph Smith said that the Lord desired the saints build a temple;[2] and they completed the Kirtland Temple in 1836. Other temples in Argentina include the Buenos Aires Argentina Temple and Córdoba Argentina Temple. [92] Originally a temple in Hartford was announced in the early 90s; however, in 1995 efforts towards construction were abandoned and it was announced that 2 temples would be built instead: the Boston Massachusetts Temple and the White Plains New York Temple. 16th temple built in Utah. The temple is planned to be three stories and about 70,000 square feet in size. History Biblical references. The list of reopened temples currently includes 159 of the church’s 168 dedicated temples worldwide. You can read our original report on the dedication and open house here. Location:Announced:Groundbreaking: Notes: Abidjan, Ivory Coast 5 April 20158 November 2018 by Neil L. AndersenAnnounced by Thomas S. Monson on 5 April 2015[116]. Many members served missions and attended the Swiss Temple after it was dedicated in 1955. [79] A public open house was held from Friday, 13 November 2015, through Saturday, 28 November 2015, excluding Sundays. Serving Northern Illinois, Northern Indiana, Wisconsin and Southeast Michigan. A public open house took place from March 29 to April 19, 2014. "[96] In 2014, a news story from the church noted that work had commenced on the temple, though no formal groundbreaking had taken place. These statistics are for calendar year 2018. OtherMap templates: Used on geographic list page and on lists at bottom of page {{List LDS Temple World Map}}{{List LDS Temple Africa Map}}{{List LDS Temple Asia Map}}{{List LDS Temple Australia Map}}{{List LDS Temple Brazil Map}}{{List LDS Temple Canada Map}}{{List LDS Temple Central America Map}}{{List LDS Temple Europe Map}}{{List LDS Temple Mexico Map}} Nauvoo, Illinois, United States April 4, 1999June 27, 2002 by Gordon B. Hinckley54,000 sq ft (5,000 m2) and 162 ft (49 m) high on a 3.3 acre (1.3 ha) siteGreek revival - designed by FFKR Architecture[36] based on design by William WeeksBuilt on the site of the Nauvoo Temple and dedicated on the 158th anniversary of the death of Joseph Smith, the exterior is an almost exact reconstruction of the original temple. 4 additional temples to begin Phase 3 in coming weeks Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Editor's note: This press release was originally published on May 7, 2020, and has been updated weekly. Location:Announced:Dedicated: Size:Style: Los Angeles, California, United States March 6, 1937March 11, 1956 by David O. McKay190,614 sq ft (17,709 m2) and 257 ft (78 m) high on a 13 acre (5.3 ha) siteModern, single-tower design - designed by Edward O. Anderson, Hamilton, New Zealand 17 February 195520 April 1958 by David O. McKay44,212 sq ft (4,107 m2) and 157 ft (48 m) high on a 86 acre (35 ha) siteModern contemporary, single spire - designed by Edward O. Anderson, Newchapel, Surrey, England, United Kingdom 17 February 19557 September 1958 by David O. McKay18 October 1992 by Gordon B. Hinckley42,775 sq ft (3,974 m2) and 190 ft (58 m) high on a 32 acre (12.9 ha) siteModern contemporary, single spire - designed by Edward O. Anderson, Oakland, California, US May 26, 1962November 17, 1964 by David O. McKay16 June 2019 by Dallin H. Oaks95,000 sq ft (8,800 m2) and 170 ft (52 m) high on a 18.3 acre (7.4 ha) siteModern, five-spire design with Oriental motif - designed by Harold W. Burton, Ogden, Utah, United States August 24, 1967January 18, 1972 by Joseph Fielding SmithSeptember 21, 2014 by Thomas S. Monson115,000 sq ft (10,700 m2) and 180 ft (55 m) high on a 18.3 acre (7.4 ha) siteModern, single-tower design - designed by Emil B. FetzerThe temple was closed for 3 1/2 years to undergo renovations that significantly modified the look of the building. [71][72], Payson, Utah, United States January 25, 2010June 7, 2015 by Henry B. Eyring96,630 sq ft (8,977 m2) on a 10.63 acre (4.3 ha) siteAnnounced by Thomas S. Monson on January 25, 2010. [77] The temple was dedicated on Sunday, August 23, 2015. Points of interest and support for all popular smartphones, tablets, GPS devices and software. Location:Announced:Dedicated:Rededicated: Size:Style: Logan, Utah, United States 1863May 17, 1884 by John TaylorMarch 13, 1979 by Spencer W. Kimball119,619 sq ft (11,113 m2) and 170 ft (52 m) high on a 9 acre (3.6 ha) siteCastellated Gothic - designed by Truman O. Angell, Manti, Utah, United States June 25, 1875May 21, 1888 by Lorenzo SnowJune 14, 1985 by Gordon B. Hinckley100,373 sq ft (9,325 m2) and 179 ft (55 m) high on a 27 acre (10.9 ha) siteCastellated Gothic - designed by William H. FolsomWilford Woodruff performed a private dedication on May 17, 1888.[10]. Currently (May 2010) there are 132. Serving saints in the Western Salt Lake Valley: (South Jordan UT). [134] [135], Budapest, Hungary 7 April 2019Announced by Russell M. Nelson on April 7, 2019[129], Freetown, Sierra Leone 5 October 2019Announced by Russell M. Nelson on October 5, 2019[128], Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea 5 October 2019Announced by Russell M. Nelson on October 5, 2019[128], Bacolod, Philippines 5 October 2019Announced by Russell M. Nelson on October 5, 2019[128], Bahía Blanca, Bahía Blanca Partido, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina 5 April 2020Announced by Russell M. Nelson on April 5, 2020[136], Tallahassee, Florida 5 April 2020Announced by Russell M. Nelson on April 5, 2020[137], Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo 5 April 2020Announced by Russell M. Nelson on April 5, 2020[138], Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 5 April 2020Announced by Russell M. Nelson on April 5, 2020[139], Benin City, Nigeria 5 April 2020Announced by Russell M. Nelson on April 5, 2020[139], Syracuse, Utah 5 April 202089,000 sq ft (8,300 m2) on a 12 acre (4.9 ha) siteAnnounced by Russell M. Nelson on April 5, 2020[139], Dubai, Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates 5 April 2020Announced by Russell M. Nelson on April 5, 2020[139], Shanghai, People's Republic of China 5 April 2020Announced by Russell M. Nelson on April 5, 2020[139], Tarawa, Kiribati 4 October 2020Announced by Russell M. Nelson on October 4, 2020[140], Port Vila, Vanuatu 4 October 2020Announced by Russell M. Nelson on October 4, 2020[140], Lindon, Utah 4 October 2020Announced by Russell M. Nelson on October 4, 2020[140], Guatemala City, Guatemala 4 October 2020Announced by Russell M. Nelson on October 4, 2020[140], São Paulo, Brazil 4 October 2020Announced by Russell M. Nelson on October 4, 2020[140], Santa Cruz, Bolivia 4 October 2020Announced by Russell M. Nelson on October 4, 2020[140]. Church president Gordon B. Hinckley (1910–2008) also accelerated the construction of temples through the use of an even smaller standardized base design. We live in an age of unprecedented temple building. [133] The relocated temple plans are expected to follow the same design as previously announced. A public open house was held from October 10 to November 1, 2014. Total membership: 16,565,036, raw growth of 1.54% on prior […] Initially, the church constructed temples in areas where there were large concentrations of members: Utah, Idaho, Arizona, Hawaii (all in the USA), and Alberta (Canada). Latter Day Saints cite various Old Testament references to temple ordinances such as those found in Exodus 29:4–9, Exodus 28:2–43 and Leviticus 8:6–13.The words "HOLINESS TO THE LORD" can be found on LDS temples as referenced in Exodus 28:36.. Serving saints in Southern Utah and Eastern Nevada. During Hinckley's service as president, the number of temples more than doubled from 47 to 124. Latter-day Saints are a temple-building people and temples are a high priority for the Church. For your information, this list serves as a chronological list of temples currently operating by the LDS Church. [80], Provo, Utah, United States October 1, 2011March 20, 2016 by Dallin H. Oaks85,084 sq ft (7,905 m2) and 150 ft (46 m) highAnnounced by Thomas S. Monson on October 1, 2011[81][82][83] LDS spokesperson reported that it will be called the Provo City Center Temple. 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