St. Louis Missouri Temple

The St. Louis Missouri Temple is the 50th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). It is located in Town and Country, Missouri,[1] a St. Louis suburb.

St. Louis Missouri Temple
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Number50
DedicationJune 1, 1997, by Gordon B. Hinckley
Site14 acres (5.7 ha)
Floor area58,749 sq ft (5,458.0 m2)
Height150 ft (46 m)
Official websiteNews & images
Church chronology

Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple

St. Louis Missouri Temple

Vernal Utah Temple
Additional information
AnnouncedDecember 29, 1990, by Ezra Taft Benson
GroundbreakingOctober 30, 1993, by Gordon B. Hinckley
Open houseApril 26 - May 24, 1997
Designed byChiodini Associates
LocationTown and Country, Missouri, U.S.
Geographic coordinates38°38′23″N 90°27′53″W / 38.63965°N 90.46468°W / 38.63965; -90.46468
Exterior finishCast stone and Bethal white granite with thermal finish
Temple designClassic modern, single-spire design
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms4 (stationary)
Sealing rooms4
Clothing rentalYes
Visitors' centerYes
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History

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LDS Church president Gordon B. Hinckley broke ground for the temple on October 30, 1993.[2] A public open house was held April 26 – May 17, 1997.[3][4][5] The temple was dedicated on June 1, 1997.[6][7]

The temple has a total of 58,749 square feet (5,458.0 m2), four ordinance rooms, and four sealing rooms. It has a white granite exterior and a 150-foot (46 m) spire topped with a gold-leafed statue of the angel Moroni, which stands at approximately 8.5-foot (2.6 m).

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See also

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Temples in the United States Midwest (edit)
  •   = Operating
  •   = Under construction
  •   = Announced
  •   = Closed for renovation

References

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  1. ^ "Subdivision Map". Town and Country, Missouri. Retrieved July 23, 2022. - Not labeled on the map, but it is west of CBC High School
  2. ^ Hart, John L. (November 6, 1993), "Ground is broken on cold day for temple in St. Louis, Mo.", Church News
  3. ^ "St. Louis Temple doors open to public in April", Church News, January 11, 1997
  4. ^ Lloyd, R. Scott (May 3, 1997), "Missourians welcome new temple", Church News
  5. ^ Lloyd, R. Scott (May 31, 1997), "260,000 visit temple during open house", Church News
  6. ^ "St. Louis Missouri Temple: 'May it be preserved by Thy power'", Church News, June 7, 1997
  7. ^ Lloyd, R. Scott (June 7, 1997), "Church dedicates its 50th temple", Church News
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