Columbia South Carolina Temple
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| Columbia South Carolina Temple | ||
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| Number | 62 | edit data |
| Announcement | 1998-09-11 | |
| Groundbreaking | 1998-12-05 by Gordon T. Watts |
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| Open House | 30 September - 9 October 1999 | |
| Dedication | 1999-10-16 by Gordon B. Hinckley |
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| Location | 2905 Trotter Road Hopkins, South Carolina United States |
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| Phone number | 803-647-9472 | |
| Site | 3.6 acres (1.5 hectares) | |
| Total floor area | 10,700 sq ft (990 m²) | |
| Exterior finish | Imperial Danby White variegated marble quarried from Vermont | |
| Temple design | Classic modern, single-spire design | |
| Ordinance rooms | 2 | |
| Sealing rooms | 2 | |
| Clothing rental | No | |
| Cafeteria | No services | |
| Visitors' center | No | |
| Preceded by | Bismarck North Dakota Temple | |
| Followed by | Detroit Michigan Temple | |
| Official website • News & Images | ||
The Columbia South Carolina Temple is the 62nd operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The temple is located in Columbia, 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.
A groundbreaking ceremony for the Columbia South Carolina Temple was held on December 5, 1998. Before its dedication, about 20,000 people toured the temple during an open house. The temple was dedicated the 15-16 October 1999 by Mormon Church President Gordon B. Hinckley. The Columbia South Carolina Temple has a total of 10,700 square feet, two ordinance rooms, and two sealing rooms.
[edit] See also
- Temple (Mormonism)
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by geographic region
- Comparison of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints)
[edit] External links
- Official LDS Columbia South Carolina Temple page
- Columbia South Carolina Temple page
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Official Site
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Visitors Site
- Mormon Temple Worship - BBC Religion & Ethics
- Mormon Temple Ordinances - ReligionFacts
- Resources about the History and Symbolism of Mormon Temples
- Columbia South Carolina Temple is at coordinates Coordinates:
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