Flagstaff Arizona Temple Wiki
Quick Facts
ANNOUNCED
6 April 2025
ANNOUNCED BY
Russell M. Nelson
GROUNDBREAKING
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GROUNDBREAKING PRESIDED BY
TBA
DEDICATED
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DEDICATED BY
TBA
Additional Facts
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Details
Located in western South Dakota, Rapid City is the second-most populous city in South Dakota with a population of more than 80,000. In nearby Black Hills stands the iconic Mount Rushmore National Memorial.[1]”15 New Temples Announced at the 194th Semiannual General Conference,” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, 6 Apr. 2025. More than 11,500 members in approximately 30 congregations call Rapid City home.
History
Announcement
On April 6, 2025, President Russell M. Nelson announced plans to construct the Flagstaff Arizona Temple at the 195th Annual General Conference. It will be the second house of the Lord in the state. The temple was announced in conjunction with 14 other temples.
Temples in Arizona at Time of Announcement
Announced
Under Construction
- –
Dedicated
- Tucson Arizona [2017]
- Phoenix Arizona [2014]
- Gilbert Arizona [2014]
- The Gila Valley Arizona [2010]
- Snowflake Arizona [2002]
- Mesa Arizona [1927]
ANNOUNCED ORDER
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| Date | 2025 04 06 |
| By | Russell M. Nelson |
| Role | President |
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⮜Preceded by Caldwell Idaho
Followed by Rapid City South Dakota⮞
Announced 2025 04 06
Location Announced
The location of the Flagstaff Arizona Temple was announced 20 January 2026. The temple will be built on a 10.43-acre site at the southwest corner of Butler Ave. and S. Fourth St., Flagstaff, Arizona. Plans call for an 18,850-square-foot, single-story temple and an accompanying ancillary building.[2]“Locations Announced for Temples in Hawaii and Arizona.” newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, 20 Jan. 2026, newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/locations-announced-for-temples-in-hawaii-and-arizona.
Region
TEMPLES IN UNITED STATES by state
Total: 158
TEMPLES IN NORTH AMERICA by country
Total: 209
References
| ↑1 | ”15 New Temples Announced at the 194th Semiannual General Conference,” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, 6 Apr. 2025. |
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| ↑2 | “Locations Announced for Temples in Hawaii and Arizona.” newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, 20 Jan. 2026, newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/locations-announced-for-temples-in-hawaii-and-arizona. |
Last updated on: 20 January 2026