As of year-end 2007, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reported 253,166 members in 54 stakes,[1] 495 Congregations (440 wards[2] and 55 branches[2]), 5 missions, and 3 temples in Washington.[3]
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A brief history can be found at LDS Newsroom (Washington)
| Year | Membership |
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| 1920 | 1,199 |
| 1930 | 3,443 |
| 1940 | 5,113 |
| 1950 | 11,551 |
| 1960 | 35,701 |
| 1970 | 67,203 |
| 1980 | 138,000 |
| 1990 | 189,000 |
| 1999 | 226,411 |
| 2008 | 257,710 |
On July 26, 1897, the Northwestern States Mission was organized to search out Latter Day Saints who had moved Washington, Oregon, and Montana. On January 1, 1968, The Pacific Northwest Mission was created with Joe E. Whitesides as president. On June 10, 1970 its name changed to the Washington Mission and ultimately the Washington Seattle Mission on June 20, 1974. As of 2008, Washington is home to 5 missions.
| Mission | Organized |
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| Washington Everett Mission | 1 Jul 2001 |
| Washington Kennewick Mission | 1 Jul 2002 |
| Washington Seattle Mission | 1 Jan 1968 |
| Washington Spokane Mission | 1 Jul 1978 |
| Washington Tacoma Mission | 1 Jul 1990 |
Washington currently has 3 temples in operation.
| 19. Seattle Washington | |||
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Bellevue, Washington, US |
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| 59. Spokane Washington | |||
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Veradale, Washington US |
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| 107. Columbia River Washington | |||
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Richland, Washington, US |
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