The Columbus Ohio Temple was the first temple in Ohio since the Kirtland Temple. It has special ties to the history of the church, and is a beautiful reminder of the keys that were restored in Kirtland. Listen to the full episode to learn more about the people who helped build and landscaped and protected this temple!

Announcement: 25 April 1998

Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 12 September 1998 by John K. Carmack

Public Open House: 21–28 August 1999 | 7 days

Dedication: 4–5 September 1999 by Gordon B. Hinckley

Public Open House: 29 April–13 May 2023 | 14 days

Rededication: 4 June 2023 by M. Russell Ballard

Site: 5 acres | 2.0 hectares

Exterior Finish: White Spanish Marble and Granite

Architectural Features: Single attached spire with an angel Moroni statue

Ordinance Rooms: Two instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), two sealing rooms, and one baptistry

Total Floor Area: 11,745 square feet | 1,091 square meters Originally 10,700 sq ft

Height: 77 feet | 23.5 meters

Elevation: 858 feet | 262 meters

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