St. Louis Missouri Temple
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| Number | 50 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dedication | 1 June 1997 by Gordon B. Hinckley | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Site | 14 acres (5.7 hectares) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Floor area | 58,749 sq ft (5,458 m2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 150 ft (46 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preceded by | Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Followed by | Vernal Utah Temple | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Coordinates: 38°38′22.74360″N 90°27′52.86600″W / 38.6396510000°N 90.4646850000°W The St. Louis Missouri Temple is the 50th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). It is located in Town and Country, Missouri, a St. Louis suburb.
Because of its strong roots in Latter Day Saint history members were excited when the announcement came in December 1990 that a temple was to be built in Missouri. LDS Church president Gordon B. Hinckley broke ground for the temple on October 30, 1993,[1] a public open house was held April 26-May 17, 1997,[2][3][4] and it was dedicated on June 1, 1997.[5][6]
The temple has a total of 58,749 square feet (5,458.0 m2), four ordinance rooms, and four sealing rooms. It has a white granite exterior and a 150-foot (46 m) spire topped with a gold-leafed statue of the angel Moroni.
See also
- Menlo F. Smith, first temple president
- 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 Missouri
Notes
- ↑ Hart, John L. (Nov 6, 1993), "Ground is broken on cold day for temple in St. Louis, Mo.", Church News
- ↑ "St. Louis Temple doors open to public in April", Church News, Jan 11, 1997
- ↑ Lloyd, R. Scott (May 3, 1997), "Missourians welcome new temple", Church News
- ↑ Lloyd, R. Scott (May 31, 1997), "260,000 visit temple during open house", Church News
- ↑ "St. Louis Missouri Temple: 'May it be preserved by Thy power'", Church News, June 7, 1997
- ↑ Lloyd, R. Scott (June 7, 1997), "Church dedicates its 50th temple", Church News
External links
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Media related to St. Louis Missouri Temple at Wikimedia Commons - Official St. Louis Missouri Temple page
- St. Louis Missouri Temple page
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