The Reno Nevada Temple is the 81st operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).

Reno Nevada Temple
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Number81
DedicationApril 23, 2000, by Thomas S. Monson
Site7.9 acres (3.2 ha)
Floor area10,700 sq ft (990 m2)
Height71 ft (22 m)
Official websiteNews & images
Church chronology

Memphis Tennessee Temple

Reno Nevada Temple

Cochabamba Bolivia Temple
Additional information
AnnouncedApril 12, 1999, by Gordon B. Hinckley
GroundbreakingJuly 24, 1999, by Rex D. Pinegar
Open houseApril 8-15, 2000
Current presidentDavid Asa Haws
Designed byChurch A&E Services
LocationReno, Nevada, United States
Geographic coordinates39°32′4.6″N 119°53′56.1″W / 39.534611°N 119.898917°W / 39.534611; -119.898917
Exterior finishGray granite quarried near Sharon, Vermont
Temple designClassic modern, single-spire design
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms2 (two-stage progressive)
Sealing rooms2
NotesSecond temple built in Nevada, following Las Vegas Temple.
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History

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The first temple in Nevada was built in Las Vegas in 1989. The Reno Nevada temple was dedicated in 2000. It serves over 25,000 Latter-day Saints in the area.

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on July 24, 1999. Before it was dedicated, the temple was opened to the public.[2] Thomas S. Monson, First Counselor in the church's First Presidency, dedicated the Reno Nevada Temple on April 23, 2000. The Reno Nevada Temple has a total floor area of 10,700 sq ft (990 m2), two ordinance rooms, and two sealing rooms.

In 2020, the Reno Nevada Temple was closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.[3]

See also

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Temples in Nevada

  •   = Operating
  •   = Under construction
  •   = Announced
  •   = Temporarily Closed
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Additional reading

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  • "New temples announced for Mexico, Nevada", Church News, April 17, 1999
  • "Ground is broken for Reno temple", Church News, July 31, 1999
  • "Dedication dates set for Reno and Cochabamba temples", Church News, March 25, 2000
  • Dockstader, Julie (April 29, 2000), "Reno temple: Easter Day dedication brings hope", Church News
  • "Facts and figures: Reno Nevada Temple", Church News, April 29, 2000

References

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  1. ^ Several dozen temples, built from identical plans.
  2. ^ "About 40,000 people tour new Mormon temple in Reno". Marysville Access-Democrat. Associated Press. April 17, 2000. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
  3. ^ 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.
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