Columbus Ohio Temple

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Columbus Ohio Temple
Number 60 edit data
Announcement 1998-04-25
Groundbreaking 1998-09-12 by
John K. Carmack
Open House 21 August - 28 August 1999
Dedication 1999-09-04 by
Gordon B. Hinckley
Location 3870 Gateway Boulevard
Columbus, Ohio
United States
Phone number 614-351-5001
Site 2.2 acres (0.9 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 Spokane Washington Temple
Followed by Bismarck North Dakota Temple
Official websiteNews & Images



The Columbus Ohio Temple is the 60th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Ohio was the site of the first temple built by the Latter Day Saint movement. Under the direction of Joseph Smith, Jr. the Kirtland Temple was dedicated in 1836. Not long after its dedication, the persecution of the early Latter Day Saints grew too severe, and the Mormons were forced to leave the state, abandoning their temple in Kirtland. Consequently the Kirtland Temple is no longer owned by the LDS Church.

The Columbus Ohio Temple is located about 150 miles southwest of Kirtland. The temple features a marble exterior and art glass windows. Church President Gordon B. Hinckley dedicated the temple on September 4, 1999. About 11,000 members attended the six dedicatory sessions. About 30,000 people attended the open house prior to the dedications.

The Columbus Ohio Temple has a total of 10,700 square feet, two ordinance rooms, and two sealing rooms.

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