Pocatello Idaho Temple
| Pocatello Idaho Temple | ||||
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 Pocatello temple under construction | ||||
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| Number | 170 | |||
| Dedication | November 7, 2021, by M. Russell Ballard[4] | |||
| Site | 10.94 acres (4.43 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 71,125 sq ft (6,607.7 m2) | |||
| Height | 196.5 ft (59.9 m) | |||
| Official website • News & images | ||||
| Church chronology | ||||
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| Additional information | ||||
| Announced | April 2, 2017, by Thomas S. Monson[1] | |||
| Groundbreaking | March 16, 2019, by Wilford W. Andersen[2] | |||
| Open house | September 18-October 23, 2021[3] | |||
| Current president | Bruce H Winegar | |||
| Location | Pocatello, Idaho, United States | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 42°54′55″N 112°24′23″W / 42.9152°N 112.4064°W | |||
| Exterior finish | white granite | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 4 (Stationary) | |||
| Sealing rooms | 4 | |||
| Clothing rental | Yes | |||
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The Pocatello Idaho Temple is a temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) under construction in Pocatello, Idaho.
History
The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on April 2, 2017.[1] The Pocatello Idaho Temple was announced concurrently with 4 other temples.[5] At the time, the number of the church's total number of operating or announced temples was 182 with this announcement.
On March 16, 2019, a groundbreaking to signify beginning of construction was held, with Wilford W. Andersen of the Seventy, presiding.[6] The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by an interfaith group and Taysom Hill of the New Orleans Saints spoke at the event.[7] Construction is expected to last for several years and, as of August 2019, the site was noted to attract "several visitors every day".[8]
According to conceptual drawings released by the church in March 2019, the temple will be three stories tall, be over 67,000 square feet (6,200 m2), and have a spire.[9]
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)
References
- ^ a b "President Monson Announces Five New Temples: Mormon temples to be built in South America, Africa, Philippines and US". Newsroom. LDS Church. 2 April 2017.
- ^ "Groundbreaking Held for Pocatello Idaho Temple". Newsroom. LDS Church. March 16, 2019.
- ^ Open house tours will not occur on the following dates: September 19 & 26 and 2-3, October 10 & 17.
- ^ https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-ballard-dedicates-pocatello-idaho-temple
- ^ The Brasília Brazil, Alabang Philippines, Nairobi Kenya, and Saratoga Springs Utah temples.
- ^ "Groundbreaking Held for Pocatello Idaho Temple", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2019-03-16
- ^ Sinovic, Steve (April 14, 2019). "This Idaho Temple Will Serve 62,000 Latter Day Saints When It's Finished". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
- ^ Evensen, Kendra (August 31, 2019). "Pocatello Temple Construction on Schedule". Idaho State Journal. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
- ^ Forgie, Adam (March 4, 2019). "New Renderings of what Pocatello, Idaho LDS Temple Will Look Like". KUTV. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
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