Memphis Tennessee Temple
| Memphis Tennessee Temple | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 The Memphis Tennessee Temple | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 80 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dedication | 23 April 2000 by James E. Faust | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Site | 6.35 acres (2.6 hectares) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Floor area | 10,700 sq ft (990 m2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 71 ft (22 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preceded by | Medford Oregon Temple | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Followed by | Reno Nevada Temple | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Coordinates: 35°14′26.70720″N 89°50′21.60239″W / 35.2407520000°N 89.8393339972°W The Memphis Tennessee Temple is the 80th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
Ground was broken for the Memphis Tennessee Temple on January 16, 1999. The temple in Memphis serves more than 20,000 members in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Missouri. On April 23, 2000, James E. Faust dedicated the building for its religious use.
The Memphis Tennessee Temple has a total floor area of 10,700 square feet (990 m2), two ordinance rooms, and two sealing rooms.
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 Arkansas
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Tennessee
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mississippi
References
- Topp, Amy (Jan 23, 1999), "Memphis temple one of two to be built in Volunteer State", Church News
- "Tennessee temple dedications announced", Church News, March 4, 2000
- Avant, Gerry (April 29, 2000), "Remembering roots at Memphis dedication", Church News
- "Facts and figures: Memphis Tennessee Temple", Church News, April 29, 2000
- Devin, Jonathan (July 14, 2010), "A decade of devotion", Memphis Commercial Appeal
- "Memphis temple wins 'America in Bloom' award", Church News, July 26, 2003
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