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Salt Lake Temple
Closed for renovation
Salt Lake Temple is the centerpiece of the 10-acre (4.0 ha) Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Map
Number4
DedicationApril 6, 1893, by Wilford Woodruff
Site10 acres (4.0 ha)
Floor area382,207 sq ft (35,508.2 m2)
Height222 ft (68 m)
Official websiteNews & images
Church chronology

Manti Utah Temple

Salt Lake Temple

Laie Hawaii Temple
Additional information
AnnouncedJuly 28, 1847, by Brigham Young
GroundbreakingFebruary 14, 1853, by Brigham Young
Open houseApril 5, 1893
Designed byTruman O. Angell
LocationSalt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Geographic coordinates40°46′14″N 111°53′31″W / 40.77056°N 111.89194°W / 40.77056; -111.89194
Exterior finishQuartz monzonite
Temple designGothic, 6-spire
Baptistries2
Ordinance rooms4 (live acting, four-stage progressive)
Sealing rooms12
Clothing rentalAvailable
Visitors' centerYes
NotesThe Salt Lake temple was dedicated in 31 sessions held between April 6 and 24, 1893.
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Salt Lake Temple
Closed for renovation
Salt Lake Temple is the centerpiece of the 10-acre (4.0 ha) Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Map
Number4
DedicationApril 6, 1893, by Wilford Woodruff
Site10 acres (4.0 ha)
Floor area382,207 sq ft (35,508.2 m2)
Height222 ft (68 m)
Official websiteNews & images
Church chronology

Manti Utah Temple

Salt Lake Temple

Laie Hawaii Temple
Additional information
AnnouncedJuly 28, 1847
GroundbreakingFebruary 14, 1853, by Brigham Young
Open houseApril 5, 1893
Designed byTruman O. Angell
LocationSalt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Geographic coordinates40°46′14″N 111°53′31″W / 40.77056°N 111.89194°W / 40.77056; -111.89194
Exterior finishQuartz monzonite
Temple designGothic, 6-spire
Ordinance rooms4 (live acting, four-stage progressive rooms)
Sealing rooms12
Clothing rentalAvailable
Visitors' centerYes
NotesThe Salt Lake temple was dedicated in 31 sessions held between April 6 and 24, 1893.
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Adelaide Australia Temple
Map
Number89
Dedication15 June 2000, by Gordon B. Hinckley
Site6.94 acres (2.81 ha)
Floor area10,700 sq ft (990 m2)
Height71 ft (22 m)
Official websiteNews & images
Church chronology

Fukuoka Japan Temple

Adelaide Australia Temple

Melbourne Australia Temple
Additional information
Announced17 March 1999, by Gordon B. Hinckley
Groundbreaking29 May 1999, by Vaughn J. Featherstone
Open house3–10 June 2000
Current presidentMichael William McIlwaine
Designed bySimon Drew
LocationMarden, South Australia, Australia
Geographic coordinates34°53′32.90280″S 138°38′6.007199″E / 34.8924730000°S 138.63500199972°E / -34.8924730000; 138.63500199972
Exterior finishSnow-white granite of Campolonghi, Italy
Temple designClassic modern, single-spire design
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms2 (two-stage progressive)
Sealing rooms2
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Adelaide Australia Temple
Map
Number89
Dedication15 June 2000, by Gordon B. Hinckley
Site6.94 acres (2.81 ha)
Floor area10,700 sq ft (990 m2)
Height71 ft (22 m)
Official websiteNews & images
Church chronology

Fukuoka Japan Temple

Adelaide Australia Temple

Melbourne Australia Temple
Additional information
Announced17 March 1999
Groundbreaking29 May 1999, by Vaughn J. Featherstone
Open house3–10 June 2000
Current presidentMichael William McIlwaine
Designed bySimon Drew
LocationMarden, South Australia, Australia
Geographic coordinates34°53′32.90280″S 138°38′6.007199″E / 34.8924730000°S 138.63500199972°E / -34.8924730000; 138.63500199972
Exterior finishSnow-white granite of Campolonghi, Italy
Temple designClassic modern, single-spire design
Ordinance rooms2 (two-stage progressive rooms)
Sealing rooms2
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Bern Switzerland Temple
Map
Number9
DedicationSeptember 11, 1955, by David O. McKay
Site7 acres (2.8 ha)
Floor area35,546 sq ft (3,302.3 m2)
Height140 ft (43 m)
Official websiteNews & images
Church chronology

Idaho Falls Idaho Temple

Bern Switzerland Temple

Los Angeles California Temple
Additional information
AnnouncedJuly 1, 1952, by David O. McKay
GroundbreakingAugust 5, 1953, by David O. McKay
Open houseSeptember 9-10, 1955
October 8–17, 1992
RededicatedNovember 23, 1992, by Gordon B. Hinckley
Current presidentRaimondo Castellani (2008)
Designed byEdward O. Anderson
LocationMünchenbuchsee, Switzerland
Geographic coordinates47°0′7.891200″N 7°27′29.67839″E / 47.00219200000°N 7.4582439972°E / 47.00219200000; 7.4582439972
Exterior finishCream terra cotta
Temple designModern, single spire
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms4 (Movie, stationary)
Sealing rooms7
Clothing rentalYes
NotesBern was the first temple to present the endowment using a movie, necessitated by the multiple languages required to support the members in Europe.
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Bern Switzerland Temple
Map
Number9
DedicationSeptember 11, 1955, by David O. McKay
Site7 acres (2.8 ha)
Floor area35,546 sq ft (3,302.3 m2)
Height140 ft (43 m)
Official websiteNews & images
Church chronology

Idaho Falls Idaho Temple

Bern Switzerland Temple

Los Angeles California Temple
Additional information
AnnouncedJuly 1, 1952
GroundbreakingAugust 5, 1953, by David O. McKay
Open houseSeptember 9-10, 1955
October 8–17, 1992
RededicatedNovember 23, 1992, by Gordon B. Hinckley
Current presidentRaimondo Castellani (2008)
Designed byEdward O. Anderson
LocationMünchenbuchsee, Switzerland
Geographic coordinates47°0′7.891200″N 7°27′29.67839″E / 47.00219200000°N 7.4582439972°E / 47.00219200000; 7.4582439972
Exterior finishCream terra cotta
Temple designModern, single spire
Ordinance rooms4 (Movie, stationary rooms)
Sealing rooms7
Clothing rentalYes
NotesBern was the first temple to present the endowment using a movie, necessitated by the multiple languages required to support the members in Europe.
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Colonia Juárez Chihuahua Mexico Temple
Map
Number55
Dedication6 March 1999, by Gordon B. Hinckley
Site2.56 acres (1.04 ha)
Floor area6,800 sq ft (630 m2)
Height71 ft (22 m)
Official websiteNews & images
Church chronology

Anchorage Alaska Temple

Colonia Juárez Chihuahua Mexico Temple

Madrid Spain Temple
Additional information
Announced4 October 1997, by Gordon B. Hinckley
Groundbreaking7 March 1998, by Eran A. Call
Open house25–27 February 1999
Current presidentHelaman Flores
Designed byAlvaro Inigo and Church A&E Services
LocationColonia Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
Geographic coordinates30°18′19.77479″N 108°4′56.46360″W / 30.3054929972°N 108.0823510000°W / 30.3054929972; -108.0823510000
Exterior finishGleaming white marble
Temple designClassic modern, single-spire design
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms1 (stationary)
Sealing rooms1
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Colonia Juárez Chihuahua Mexico Temple
Map
Number55
Dedication6 March 1999, by Gordon B. Hinckley
Site2.56 acres (1.04 ha)
Floor area6,800 sq ft (630 m2)
Height71 ft (22 m)
Official websiteNews & images
Church chronology

Anchorage Alaska Temple

Colonia Juárez Chihuahua Mexico Temple

Madrid Spain Temple
Additional information
Announced4 October 1997
Groundbreaking7 March 1998, by Eran A. Call
Open house25–27 February 1999
Current presidentHelaman Flores
Designed byAlvaro Inigo and Church A&E Services
LocationColonia Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
Geographic coordinates30°18′19.77479″N 108°4′56.46360″W / 30.3054929972°N 108.0823510000°W / 30.3054929972; -108.0823510000
Exterior finishGleaming white marble
Temple designClassic modern, single-spire design
Ordinance rooms1 (stationary rooms)
Sealing rooms1
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Kansas City Missouri Temple
Temple in June 2012
Map
Number137
DedicationMay 6, 2012, by Thomas S. Monson
Site8.05 acres (3.26 ha)
Floor area32,000 sq ft (3,000 m2)
Height150 ft (46 m)
Official websiteNews & images
Church chronology

Quetzaltenango Guatemala Temple

Kansas City Missouri Temple

Manaus Brazil Temple
Additional information
AnnouncedOctober 4, 2008, by Thomas S. Monson[5]
GroundbreakingMay 8, 2010, by Ronald A. Rasband
Open houseApril 7–28, 2012[6][7]
Current presidentRichard Scott Holman
LocationKansas City, Missouri, United States
Geographic coordinates39°13′12.96″N 94°30′3.15″W / 39.2202667°N 94.5008750°W / 39.2202667; -94.5008750
Exterior finishPrecast concrete
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms2 (two-stage progressive)
Sealing rooms3
Clothing rentalYes
NotesAnnounced at the 178th Semiannual General Conference.[5] Ground was broken May 8, 2010 by Ronald A. Rasband during an invitation-only ceremony.[8] An open house was held from April 7 to 28, 2012, with the dedication held on May 6, 2012.
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Kansas City Missouri Temple
Temple in June 2012
Map
Number137
DedicationMay 6, 2012, by Thomas S. Monson
Site8.05 acres (3.26 ha)
Floor area32,000 sq ft (3,000 m2)
Height150 ft (46 m)
Official websiteNews & images
Church chronology

Quetzaltenango Guatemala Temple

Kansas City Missouri Temple

Manaus Brazil Temple
Additional information
AnnouncedOctober 4, 2008
GroundbreakingMay 8, 2010, by Ronald A. Rasband
Open houseApril 7–28, 2012[9][10]
Current presidentRichard Scott Holman
LocationKansas City, Missouri, United States
Geographic coordinates39°13′12.96″N 94°30′3.15″W / 39.2202667°N 94.5008750°W / 39.2202667; -94.5008750
Exterior finishPrecast concrete
Ordinance rooms2 (two-stage progressive rooms)
Sealing rooms3
Clothing rentalYes
NotesAnnounced at the 178th Semiannual General Conference.[5] Ground was broken May 8, 2010 by Ronald A. Rasband during an invitation-only ceremony.[11] An open house was held from April 7 to 28, 2012, with the dedication held on May 6, 2012.
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Meridian Idaho Temple
Map
Number158
DedicationNovember 19, 2017, by Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Site15.73 acres (6.37 ha)
Floor area67,331 sq ft (6,255.3 m2)
Height120.2 ft (36.6 m)
Official websiteNews & images
Church chronology

Tucson Arizona Temple

Meridian Idaho Temple

Cedar City Utah Temple
Additional information
AnnouncedApril 2, 2011, by Thomas S. Monson[12]
GroundbreakingAugust 23, 2014, by David A. Bednar[13]
Open houseOctober 21 – November 11, 2017
Current presidentBruce Edward Hobbs
LocationMeridian, Idaho, U.S.
Geographic coordinates43°40′18.45″N 116°24′51.71″W / 43.6717917°N 116.4143639°W / 43.6717917; -116.4143639
Exterior finishPrecast concrete
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms3 (two-stage progressive)
Sealing rooms5
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Meridian Idaho Temple
Map
Number158
DedicationNovember 19, 2017, by Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Site15.73 acres (6.37 ha)
Floor area67,331 sq ft (6,255.3 m2)
Height120.2 ft (36.6 m)
Official websiteNews & images
Church chronology

Tucson Arizona Temple

Meridian Idaho Temple

Cedar City Utah Temple
Additional information
AnnouncedApril 2, 2011
GroundbreakingAugust 23, 2014, by David A. Bednar[15]
Open houseOctober 21 – November 11, 2017
Current presidentBruce Edward Hobbs
LocationMeridian, Idaho, U.S.
Geographic coordinates43°40′18.45″N 116°24′51.71″W / 43.6717917°N 116.4143639°W / 43.6717917; -116.4143639
Exterior finishPrecast concrete
Ordinance rooms3 (two-stage progressive rooms)
Sealing rooms5
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Washington D.C. Temple
Map
Number16
DedicationNovember 19, 1974, by Spencer W. Kimball
Site52 acres (21 ha)
Floor area156,558 sq ft (14,544.7 m2)
Height288 ft (88 m)
Official websiteNews & images
Church chronology

Provo Utah Temple

Washington D.C. Temple

São Paulo Brazil Temple
Additional information
AnnouncedNovember 15, 1968, by David O. McKay
GroundbreakingDecember 7, 1968, by Hugh B. Brown
Open houseSeptember 17 – November 2, 1974.
April 28, 2022 - June 11, 2022.[16]
RededicatedAugust 14, 2022, by Russell M. Nelson[17]
Designed byFred L. Markham, Harold K. Beecher, Henry P. Fetzer, and Keith W. Wilcox
LocationKensington, Maryland, U.S.
Geographic coordinates39°0′50.68440″N 77°3′56.24639″W / 39.0140790000°N 77.0656239972°W / 39.0140790000; -77.0656239972
Exterior finishReinforced concrete sheathed in Alabama white marble
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms6 (stationary)
Sealing rooms14
Clothing rentalYes
Visitors' centerYes
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Washington D.C. Temple
Map
Number16
DedicationNovember 19, 1974, by Spencer W. Kimball
Site52 acres (21 ha)
Floor area156,558 sq ft (14,544.7 m2)
Height288 ft (88 m)
Official websiteNews & images
Church chronology

Provo Utah Temple

Washington D.C. Temple

São Paulo Brazil Temple
Additional information
AnnouncedNovember 15, 1968
GroundbreakingDecember 7, 1968, by Hugh B. Brown
Open houseSeptember 17 – November 2, 1974.
April 28, 2022 - June 11, 2022.[18]
RededicatedAugust 14, 2022, by Russell M. Nelson[19]
Designed byFred L. Markham, Harold K. Beecher, Henry P. Fetzer, and Keith W. Wilcox
LocationKensington, Maryland, U.S.
Geographic coordinates39°0′50.68440″N 77°3′56.24639″W / 39.0140790000°N 77.0656239972°W / 39.0140790000; -77.0656239972
Exterior finishReinforced concrete sheathed in Alabama white marble
Ordinance rooms6 (stationary rooms)
Sealing rooms14
Clothing rentalYes
Visitors' centerYes
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  6. ^ "Kansas City Missouri Temple Open House and Dedication Dates Announced". Newsroom (News Release). LDS Church. January 19, 2012. Retrieved October 15, 2012.
  7. ^ "Open house dates are extended for Kansas City Missouri Temple". Church News. April 6, 2012. Retrieved October 15, 2012.
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  9. ^ "Kansas City Missouri Temple Open House and Dedication Dates Announced". Newsroom (News Release). LDS Church. January 19, 2012. Retrieved October 15, 2012.
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  18. ^ The open house has been extended to accommodate tours for all who are interested, and an end date will be defined later. See this announcement for verification.
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