The St Louis Missouri Temple was enthusiastically welcomed by the city! We love to see how eager everyone in the community was to welcome this House of the Lord to their area. In 1844 as the saints fled persecution in western Missouri, they found refuge in St Louis where they were met with kindness and compassion.

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Announcement: 29 December 1990

Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 30 October 1993 by Gordon B. Hinckley

Public Open House: 26 April–24 May 1997 | 28 days

Dedication: 1–5 June 1997 by Gordon B. Hinckley

Site: 14 acres | 5.7 hectares

Exterior Finish: Cast stone and Bethal white granite with thermal finish

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

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

Total Floor Area: 58,749 square feet | 5,458 square meters

Height: 150 feet | 45.7 meters

Elevation: 581 feet | 177 meters

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