Columbia South Carolina Temple

The Columbia South Carolina Temple is the 62nd operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).

Columbia South Carolina Temple
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Number62
DedicationOctober 16, 1999, by Gordon B. Hinckley
Site3.6 acres (1.5 ha)
Floor area10,700 sq ft (990 m2)
Height71 ft (22 m)
Official websiteNews & images
Church chronology

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Columbia South Carolina Temple

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Additional information
AnnouncedSeptember 11, 1998, by Gordon B. Hinckley
GroundbreakingDecember 5, 1998, by Gordon T. Watts
Open houseSeptember 30 – October 9, 1999
Current presidentStephen C. Lenker (2014)
Designed byMike Watson
LocationHopkins, South Carolina, United States
Geographic coordinates33°57′34.69679″N 80°53′38.33159″W / 33.9596379972°N 80.8939809972°W / 33.9596379972; -80.8939809972
Exterior finishImperial Danby White variegated marble quarried from Vermont
Temple designClassic modern, single-spire design
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms2 (Movie, two-stage progressive)
Sealing rooms2
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The temple is located in Hopkins, South Carolina because of its central location within the state. The building is set in a residential neighborhood and surrounded by native loblolly pine and oak trees. The grounds are landscaped with the area's natural flora including myrtle, holly, mums, and dogwood trees. The exterior of the temple is gray granite and features art glass windows. The temple has the traditional lone spire topped by a gold-plated angel Moroni.

History

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A groundbreaking ceremony for the Columbia South Carolina Temple was held on December 5, 1998.[1] Before its dedication, about 20,000 people toured the temple during an open house. The temple was dedicated on October 15–16, 1999 by LDS Church president Gordon B. Hinckley. The temple has a total of 10,700 square feet (990 m2), two ordinance rooms, and two sealing rooms.

In 2020, the temple was closed temporarily in response to the coronavirus pandemic.[2]

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See also

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Temples in the Southeastern United States (edit)
  •   = Operating
  •   = Under construction
  •   = Announced
  •   = Temporarily Closed

References

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  1. ^ Franklin-Moore, Linda. "Groundbreaking held in South Carolina 3,500 gather at site for temple", Deseret News, 12 December 1998. Retrieved on 28 March 2020.
  2. ^ Stack, Peggy Fletcher. "All Latter-day Saint temples to close due to coronavirus", The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 March 2020. Retrieved on 28 March 2020.

Additional reading

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  • Franklin-Moore, Linda (December 12, 1998), "Groundbreaking held in South Carolina", Church News
  • Franklin-Moore, Linda (October 2, 1999), "South Carolina temple opens for tours", Church News
  • "Columbia South Carolina Temple: 'Many have yearned for this day'", Church News, October 23, 1999
  • Lloyd, R. Scott (October 23, 1999), "Cover Story: New temple in a 'place of history'", Church News
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