The Columbia South Carolina Temple was announced in September 1998, 401 days later, it was dedicated! The church has always had a place in South Carolina because the people there are prepared to hear the gospel message. After touring the temple during the open house one Rabbi's response was "“You are the only Church that cares about the spirit of Elijah”, which we take as a superb compliment! The angel Moroni on this temple was once struck by lightning! But we can't find any pictures, do you have one?

Announcement: 11 September 1998

Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 5 December 1998 by Gordon T. Watts

Public Open House: 30 September–9 October 1999 | 9 days

Dedication: 16–17 October 1999 by Gordon B. Hinckley

Site: 3.6 acres | 1.5 hectares

Exterior Finish: Imperial Danby White variegated marble quarried from Vermont

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: 10,700 square feet | 994 square meters

Elevation: 307 feet | 94 meters

The Bismarck North Dakota Temple was built to support saints living over a large area, over 200,000 sq miles! It is a blessing to members who once drove 12-16 hours to get to their nearest temple. The Church bought extra land in the early 1980's, not really knowing what it could be used for, and held onto the land when it didn't really make sense to do so. Check out the full episode to learn more!

Announcement: 29 July 1998
Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 17 October 1998 by Kenneth Johnson
Public Open House: 10–11 September 1999 | 1 days
Dedication: 19 September 1999 by Gordon B. Hinckley
Site: 1.6 acres | 0.6 hectares
Exterior Finish: Granite veneer from Québec
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: 10,700 square feet | 994 square meters
Elevation: 1,850 feet | 564 meters

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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The Spokane Washington Temple is a beautiful small temple in the stunning suburb of Opportunity. It was built with intention and faith, with help from the local saints. We love the stories of members helping to clean and landscape their temple, and serve inside it. Listen to our full episode to hear more stories and history of this House of the Lord.Announcement: 13 August 1998Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 10 October 1998 by F. Melvin HammondPublic Open House: 6–14 August 1999 | 8 daysDedication: 21–23 August 1999 by Gordon B. HinckleySite: 2 acres | 0.8 hectaresExterior Finish: GraniteArchitectural Features: Single attached spire with an angel Moroni statueOrdinance Rooms: Two instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), two sealing rooms, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area: 10,700 square feet | 994 square metersElevation: 2,023 feet | 617 meters⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofutah⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks

The Guayaquil Ecuador Temple was a very long time coming, announced in 1982 it wasn't fully completed and dedicated until 1999! It is a beautiful building for the grateful saints in Ecuador. Listen along as we tell stories of faith and action in this most recent episode!Announcement: 31 March 1982Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 10 August 1996 by Richard G. ScottPublic Open House: 23 June–17 July 1999 | 24 daysDedication: 1–2 August 1999 by Gordon B. HinckleySite: 6.2 acres | 2.5 hectaresExterior Finish: Brazilian granite, Asa BrancaArchitectural Features: Single attached end spire with an angel Moroni statueOrdinance Rooms: Four instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), three sealing rooms, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area: 45,000 square feet | 4,181 square metersElevation: 58 feet | 18 meters⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofutah⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks

The Bogota Colombia Temple took an astonishing 15 years from announcement to dedication! But the members took it in stride, continuing to visit their nearest temple (Lima Peru - 5-6 day trip), doing their Family History, and praying and fasting for the temple as it encountered bureaucratic friction.The temple is beautiful and beloved by the members in Colombia! We can't wait to tell you more about it in this episode of the Every Temple Podcast!

Announcement: 7 April 1984

Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 26 June 1993 by William R. Bradford

Public Open House: 27 March–18 April 1999 | 22 days

Dedication: 24–26 April 1999 by Gordon B. Hinckley

Site: 3.71 acres | 1.5 hectares

Exterior Finish: Brazilian granite, Asa Branca

Architectural Features: Single attached end spire with an angel Moroni statue

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

Total Floor Area: 53,500 square feet | 4,970 square meters

Height: 124 feet | 37.8 meters

Elevation: 8,371 feet | 2,552 meters

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The Madrid Spain Temple is a gorgeous white standout - much like the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the mostly Catholic country of Spain! It is a large temple with unique architecture and beautiful landscaping. The members of the church in Spain are thrilled to have a temple in their midst, and it is well used and well loved.Announcement: 4 April 1993Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 11 June 1996 by Gordon B. HinckleyPublic Open House: 20 February–13 March 1999 | 21 daysDedication: 19–21 March 1999 by Gordon B. HinckleySite: 3.5 acres | 1.4 hectaresExterior Finish: Italian Carrara MarbleArchitectural Features: Single attached central spire with an angel Moroni statueOrdinance Rooms: Four instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), four sealing rooms, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area: 45,800 square feet | 4,255 square metersElevation: 2,236 feet | 682 meters⁠#churchofjesuschristtemples⁠ ⁠#templesofeurope⁠ ⁠#temple⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#ldspodcast⁠ ⁠#everytemplepodcast⁠ ⁠#lds⁠ ⁠#ldstemples⁠ ⁠#latterdaysaints⁠ ⁠#churchofjesuschrist⁠ ⁠#mormon⁠ ⁠#churchhistorymatters⁠ ⁠#church⁠ #churchhistory #historypodcast #history #education #spencerwkimball ⁠#gordonbhinckley⁠ ⁠#russellmnelson #dallinhoaks #Madridspain

What a joy it was to learn about this temple and the people serving in Colonia Juarez! This is the smallest temple in the church! (6,800 sq ft) and it is the location where President Hinckley came up with the idea for the small temples. He said they would serve area where membership was small - and likely to stay that way - and that describes the Mexico colonies perfectly. The Church sent families and missionaries to northern Mexico in 1885 to find a place for a settlement, eventually 8 colonies were established and these pioneers worked very hard to make the desert blossom as a rose. After a revolution in Mexico, only 2 colonies survived, but they are building strong testimonies there. A disproportionate number of General Authorities come from the colonies, it must be a very special, faithful place to live.Announcement: 4 October 1997Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 7 March 1998 by Eran A. CallPublic Open House: 25–27 February 1999 | 2 daysDedication: 6–7 March 1999 by Gordon B. HinckleySite: 2.56 acres | 1.0 hectaresExterior Finish: Gleaming white marbleArchitectural Features: Single attached spire with an angel Moroni statueOrdinance Rooms: One instruction room and one sealing room, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area: 6,800 square feet | 632 square metersElevation: 5,108 feet | 1,557 meters

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