Billings Montana Temple

Billings Montana Temple
Number	66
Dedication	November 20, 1999, by Gordon B. Hinckley
Site	10 acres (4.0 ha)
Floor area	33,800 sq ft (3,140 m2)
Height	120 ft (37 m)
Official website • News & images
Church chronology
← Regina Saskatchewan Temple Billings Montana Temple → Edmonton Alberta Temple
Additional information
Announced	August 30, 1996, by Gordon B. Hinckley
Groundbreaking	March 30, 1998, by Hugh W. Pinnock
Open house	October 8–23, 1999
Current president	Vernan Grant Hogge
Designed by	CTA Architects Engineers
Location	Billings, Montana, U.S.
Geographic coordinates	45°48′1.818000″N 108°38′21.80400″W
Exterior finish	Wyoming white dolomite precast concrete
Temple design	Classic modern, single-spire design
Baptistries	1
Ordinance rooms	2 (two-stage progressive)
Sealing rooms	3
Clothing rental	Yes
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The Billings Montana Temple is the 66th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).

Plans to build a temple in Montana were announced in August 1996. About 4,800 people gathered during a spring snowstorm to witness the groundbreaking on March 30, 1998.

Eight dedicatory sessions were held to accommodate all of the members of the area on November 20-21, 1999. LDS Church president Gordon B. Hinckley gave the dedicatory prayer.

The Billings Montana Temple sits on the hillside in front of 300-foot (91 m) high red Rimrock cliffs. The single spire rises from a tiered tower. Stained-glass windows dominate the west end. Inside, a clear skylight allows patrons to glimpse the angel Moroni atop the spire. The exterior features Wyoming white dolomite with tan sandstone finish. The temple is used by the 36,000 members in Montana and northern Wyoming. It has a total floor area of 33,800 square feet (3,140 m²), two ordinance rooms, and three 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 Montana

References

• "Go-ahead given for Montana temple", Church News, November 1, 1997
• Hein, David G. (April 4, 1998), "Temple ground made 'white and pure'", Church News
• "Statue placed atop temple in Billings", Church News, November 21, 1998
• Kruckenberg, Janet (October 16, 1999), "Big Sky Country splendor graces open house tours", Church News
• Hill, Greg (November 27, 1999), "Blessing for saints of Montana, Wyoming", Church News
• Olp, Susan (October 19, 2000), "Thousands expected to mark milestone", Billings Gazette
• Olp, Susan (October 30, 2004), "Neighbors learn to live with familiar landmark", Billings Gazette
• Olp, Susan (October 30, 2004), "Drawn to the Temple: 5 years after it opened, LDS temple attracts people, business", Billings Gazette

External links

• Media related to Billings Montana Temple at Wikimedia Commons
• Official Billings Montana Temple page
• Billings Montana Temple page