Raleigh North Carolina Temple
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| Number | 68 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dedication | 18 December 1999 by Gordon B. Hinckley | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Site | 12 acres (4.9 hectares) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Floor area | 10,700 sq ft (990 m2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 71 ft (22 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preceded by | Edmonton Alberta Temple | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Followed by | St. Paul Minnesota Temple | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Coordinates: 35°43′55.59960″N 78°51′41.55120″W / 35.7321110000°N 78.8615420000°W The Raleigh North Carolina Temple of Apex, North Carolina is the 68th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
Groundbreaking services for the Raleigh North Carolina Temple, located in Apex, North Carolina, were held on February 6, 1999. After the temple was completed, about 31,000 people toured the temple during the public open house. LDS Church president Gordon B. Hinckley dedicated the temple on December 18, 1999.
The temple features art glass windows and a white marble exterior. The classic modern design features a lone spire topped with a gold statue of the angel Moroni. The Raleigh North Carolina Temple has two ordinance rooms, two sealing rooms, and a total floor area of 10,700 square feet (990 m2).
See also
- Comparison 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
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by geographic region
- Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints)
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in North Carolina
References
- Martschenko, Christy (February 13, 1999), "Ground broken for first temple in North Carolina", Church News
- "1,200 youth help prepare temple site for ceremony", Church News, February 13, 1999
- "Golden statues of angel set atop temples in Edmonton, Raleigh", Church News, September 11, 1999
- Emerson, Randolyn J. (December 25, 1999), "Open house fosters good will in temple community", Church News
- Lloyd, R. Scott (December 25, 1999), "A Christmastime 'offering' to the Lord", Church News
- "North Carolina temple earns award for appearance", Church News, June 2, 2001
External links
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Media related to Raleigh North Carolina Temple at Wikimedia Commons - Official Raleigh North Carolina Temple page
- Raleigh North Carolina Temple page
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