| Idaho Falls Idaho Temple | ||||
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| Number | 8 | |||
| Dedication | September 23, 1945, by George Albert Smith | |||
| Site | 7 acres (2.8 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 116,250 sq ft (10,800 m2) | |||
| Height | 143 ft (44 m) | |||
| Official website • News & images | ||||
| Church chronology | ||||
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| Additional information | ||||
| Announced | March 3, 1937, by Heber J. Grant | |||
| Groundbreaking | December 19, 1939, by David Asael Smith | |||
| Open house | September 15–20, 1945; April 22–May 20, 2017 (following renovations) | |||
| Rededicated | June 4, 2017, by Henry B. Eyring | |||
| Current president | P. Michael Poston[1] | |||
| Designed by | John Fetzer, Sr. | |||
| Location | Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 43°29′59.34840″N 112°2′29.39999″W / 43.4998190000°N 112.0414999972°W | |||
| Exterior finish | Concrete | |||
| Temple design | Modern, center spire | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 4 (four-stage progressive) | |||
| Sealing rooms | 9 | |||
| Clothing rental | Yes | |||
| Visitors' center | Yes | |||
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The Idaho Falls Idaho Temple (formerly the Idaho Falls Temple) is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The intent to build the temple was announced on March 3, 1937, by church president Heber J. Grant during the church's general conference. It is the church's tenth constructed and eighth operating temple, the first built in Idaho, and the first built with a modern single-spire design.[2][3][4]
The Idaho Falls Idaho Temple is adjacent to the Snake River. This temple was designed by the church board of temple architects: Edward O. Anderson, Georgious Y. Cannon, Ramm Hansen, John Fetzer, Hyrum Pope, and Lorenzo Snow Young. Designs were submitted by each architect, and Fetzer's, influenced by the Book of Mormon, was chosen. Key events in its history include the groundbreaking ceremony held on December 19, 1939, and its dedication, conducted by George Albert Smith on September 23, 1945. With its dedication to sacred spaces, the Idaho Falls Idaho Temple reflects the church's commitment to spiritual practices and community enrichment.[5]
- ^ "New Temple Leaders Called to Serve in 2022", Newsroom, LDS Church, October 24, 2022 [26 May 2022], retrieved October 24, 2022
- ^ Eaton, Nate. "LDS Church opens Idaho Falls Temple after two-year renovation project", East Idaho News, 17 April 2017. Retrieved on 17 March 2020.
- ^ "Temples and Church Units of Idaho | ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org". Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
- ^ "How many temples has each Latter-day Saint prophet announced?". Deseret News. October 8, 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
- ^ pls4e (July 16, 2018). "Idaho Falls Idaho Temple". SAH ARCHIPEDIA. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
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