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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