Hartford Connecticut Temple Wiki
Quick Facts
ANNOUNCED
2 October 2010
ANNOUNCED BY
President Thomas S. Monson
GROUNDBREAKING
17 August 2013
GROUNDBREAKING PRESIDED BY
Elder Thomas S. Monson
DEDICATED
20 November 2016
DEDICATED BY
Elder Henry B. Eyring
DEDICATION ORDER
155
LOCATION
2 Central Wy
Farmington, Connecticut 06032
United States
PHONE
(+1) 860-773-7200
Detail
History
Farmington is the birthplace and childhood home of Wilford Woodruff, the fourth President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Announcement
On Saturday, 3 October 1992 during the afternoon session of the 162nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Gordon B. Hinckley, First Counselor in the First Presidency, announced plans for a temple to be constructed in Hartford, Connecticut. The temple was announced in conjunction with two other temples.[1]Hinckley, By President Gordon B. The Sustaining of Church Officers. 2 Oct. 1992, www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/10/the-sustaining-of-church-officers.
ANNOUNCED ORDER
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| Date | 1992 10 03 |
| By | Gordon B. Hinckley |
| Role | 1st Counselor |
| Via | General Conference |
⮜Preceded by Hong Kong China
Followed by Mount Timpanogos Utah⮞
Announced 1992 10 03
*Hartford would later be rescinded in favor of other plans.
Withdrawn
On 30 September 1995, now President Hinckley announced that due to the growth of the Church, temples would be built in White Plains, New York (Harrison New York Temple) and Boston Massachusetts rather than in Hartford. Following the dedication of the Manhattan New York Temple, plans for the Harrison New York Temple were suspended.
In the Priesthood Session of the 165th Semiannual General Conference, President Gordon B. Hinckley explained,[2]Hinckley, By President Gordon B. Of Missions, Temples, and Stewardship. 2 Oct. 1995, www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/10/of-missions-temples-and-stewardship.
“After working for years to acquire a suitable site in the Hartford area, during which time the Church has grown appreciably in areas to the north and south, we have determined that we will not at this time build a temple in the immediate area of Hartford.”
He apologized to the disappointed members of Hartford by stating:
We apologize to our faithful Saints in the Hartford area. We know you will be disappointed in this announcement. You know that we, and your local officers, have spent countless hours searching for a suitable location that would handle the needs of the Saints in New York and New England. While we deeply regret disappointing the people in the Hartford area, we are satisfied that we have been led to the present decision, and that temples will be located in such areas that our Saints in the Hartford area will not have to drive unreasonable distances.
Announcement
On Saturday, 2 October 2010, in the opening session of the 180th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 18 years after the original announcement, President Thomas S. Monson announced the construction of the Hartford Connecticut Temple. This news was joyously received by the state’s 15,000-plus Church members.
ANNOUNCED ORDER
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| Date | 2010 10 02 |
| By | Thomas S. Monson |
| Role | President |
| Via | General Conference |
⮜Preceded by Urdaneta Phillipines
Followed by Tijuana Mexico⮞
Announced 2010 10 02
2012 January 23
On Monday, January 23, 2012, Church representatives made an informal presentation to the Town Plan and Zoning Commission of Farmington, Connecticut, to discuss potential plans for construction of the Hartford Connecticut Temple on an 11-acre parcel at the corner of Farmington Avenue and Melrose Drive. Peter Fishman, the owner of the site, says, “[The Church is] proposing to build an incredibly beautiful, very New England-appropriate temple that is going to be a significant landmark in this town for hundreds of years.” The temple is expected to be about 20,000 square feet, smaller than many others, and would not be used for regular Sunday worship—rather for small-scale religious instruction and ceremonies held Tuesday through Saturday.
If the temple were approved, five houses along Farmington Avenue and the former Whitman building—a 12,000-square-foot office building with an 80-car parking lot—would be razed. Although most of the area is residential where religious buildings are normally allowed, the commercial zoning of this parcel would necessitate an amendment to the zoning regulations via a public hearing. Fishman’s initial concern with the proposal was eliminated upon seeing the plans. “I’ve seen what it’s going to look like and it’s going to be glorious—like a museum. It’s going to be really a fantastic building, exceptionally well-built.”[3] Kaitlin Glanzer, “Mormons Plan Temple in Farmington,” Farmington Patch, Jan. 20, 2012, http://patch.com/connecticut/farmington/mormons-plan-temple-in-farmington.[4]Jennifer Coe, “Mormons Present Plan For Temple to Zoning Commission,” Farmington Patch 24 Jan. 2012, 26 Jan. 2012, http://farmington.patch.com/articles/mormans-present-plan-for-temple-to-planning-and-zoning-commission
2012 April 9
As of April 2012, Farmington Town Planner Jeffrey Ollendorf has indicated that work on the Hartford Connecticut Temple approval process is on hold until at least May 2012.[5]Hillary Federico, “Mormon Church Members Meet With Malloy, Discuss Farmington Temple Proposal” The Hartford Courant 9 Apr. 2012, 9 Apr. 2012 <http://www.courant.com/community/farmington/hc-farmington-lds-meeting-20120409,0,6946890.story>
2012 May 7
On May 7, 2012, a team of representatives for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—including a project manager, civil engineer, landscape designer, soil scientist, and others—presented plans for the Hartford Connecticut Temple to the Town of Farmington Inland Wetlands Commission. The proposed site for the temple is subject to the commission because of its proximity to the Farmington River and to various wetlands areas. Project Manager Kerry Nielsen informed the commission that the project would improve water quality and have no effect on the wetlands alluvial soils (those nearest the river.) “We build sites that are meticulously planned out and maintained,” Nielsen said, noting that the Church would work to create a Farmington landmark. The commission tabled the item until its next meeting.[6]Kaitlin McCallum, “A Look at the Mormon Temple Plans” Farmington Patch 8 May 2012, 8 May 2012, http://farmington.patch.com/articles/a-look-at-the-mormon-temple-plans.
2012 May 23
On May 23, 2012, the Town Plan and Zoning Commission held a public hearing to receive public input on a request to change zoning for the temple site from Business-Retail to R-30, which allows religious institutions, and a request for special permit and site plan approval. Dozens of residents attended the hearing where a two-hour PowerPoint presentation was given by lead architect Kerry Neilson, traffic engineer Fred Greenberg and civil engineer Ray Gradwell. The site plan presented featured the 25,000-square-foot temple, 2,260-square-foot temple president residence, and 753-square-foot service building. Stone and concrete pathways would wind through generously landscaped grounds.
Following the presentation, four residents rose to speak, posing various questions including estimates on the final height of the spire and the building’s elevation above the flood plain. Just one resident voiced concern with the project, saying it would contribute to the traffic on already congested Route 4; commissioners echoed the sentiment. Neilson responded that the Church plans to incorporate a left-turn lane on both the eastbound and westbound sides of Farmington Avenue near Melrose Drive. An access road connecting Melrose Drive and Bridgewater Road is also proposed, which would give two additional entry points. Greenberg reassured residents and the Commission that the impact on traffic levels would be negligible with peak levels occurring on Saturday, not weekdays. The temple would be closed on Sundays and Mondays. No vote was taken by the Commission, which will occur at a later date.[7]Hillary Federico, “In Community Plagued By Traffic, Mormon Temple Cause For Concern,” Hartford Courant 23 May 2012, 23 May 2012, http://www.courant.com/community/farmington/hc-farmington-temple-public-hearing-20120523,0,5518660.story.
2012 May 24
On May 24, 2012, the Inland Wetlands Commission resumed its review of the proposed plans for the Hartford Connecticut Temple site. The commission unanimously approved the project with the following conditions:
- (1) revise the western landscape yard to show a more varied plan that enhances the wildlife value of the adjacent wetland, final plan to be approved by Planning staff;
- (2) the applicant shall submit an Integrated Pest Management Plan prior to issuance of a building permit;
- (3) to the greatest extent possible, imported soil shall be similar composition to existing soils on the site;
- (4) at least 75% of the plant species on the total landscape plan shall be native to the area;
- (5) a reverse slope bench shall be incorporated into the berm to the south of the proposed road;
- (6) a conservation easement shall be established around the wetland near the southwest corner of the property and along the western landscape yard to provide linkage and buffering for the adjacent offsite wetlands; final boundary to be approved by Planning staff and shown on site plan, and shall be marked with pins and medallions as per the zoning regulations and Town’s model conservation easement document;
- (7) no snow stockpiling shall be allowed in the parking area nearest maintenance building and the southwest detention basin, or in the detention basin itself.[8]”Inland Wetland Commission,” Town of Farmington 24 May 2012 <http://web2.farmington-ct.org/TownGovernment/Conservation/Minutes/Inland%20Wetlands%20Commission%20%282012%29/2012/05-24-12.pdf>.
Location Announced
On 16 May 2012 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) has released renderings of the Hartford Connecticut and Indianapolis Indiana Temples, as well as the site location of the Hartford Temple. The proposed plans call for the Hartford Connecticut Temple to be built at 1024 Farmington Avenue in Farmington, Connecticut.[9]“Connecticut and Indiana Mormon Temple Renderings Released.” newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, 16 May 2012, newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/connecticut-indianapolis-mormon-temple-renderings.
Render Released
On 16 May 2012, the church released a rendering of the temple and announced it would be built on an 11-acre parcel at the corner of Farmington Ave and Melrose Dr in Farmington, Connecticut.[10]“Connecticut and Indiana Mormon Temple Renderings Released.” newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, 16 May 2012, newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/connecticut-indianapolis-mormon-temple-renderings.
The proposed Hartford Connecticut Temple is a 30-foot, single-story edifice clad in white granite with a beautiful entrance pediment supported by columns and an elegant steeple rising to 115 feet, capped with a gold-leafed statue of the angel Moroni. News reports say the design is reminiscent of the historic First Church of Christ Congregational church in Farmington, completed in 1772. The grounds are formally landscaped with colorful foliage and curving walkways and parking areas, enclosed by a low New England-style stone fence. High compliments on the design have been paid by members of the Farmington Plan and Zoning Commission including Commissioner Bill Stanford who called the building “shockingly New England.”[11]Kaitlin McCallum, “Mormons Plan Temple in Farmington,” Farmington Patch 20 Jan. 2012, 20 Jan. 2012, http://farmington.patch.com/articles/mormons-plan-temple-in-farmington
2012 June 19
On June 19, 2012, the Town Plan and Zoning Commission resumed a public hearing to receive input on the Hartford Connecticut Temple project. Church architect Kerry Nielsen began with a summary of the project and provided additional information as requested by the commission at the previous meeting. “We’re hoping that we’ve done a good enough job, a favorable job, of addressing your concerns,” Nielsen said. Some citizens were not satisfied, however, and expressed fears of increased traffic on already-congested Route 4. After taking these comments into consideration, the commissioners unanimously approved the request to change zoning for the site from Business-Retail to R-30 and to grant a special permit and site plan approval for construction of the temple, its associated site improvements, and a new public road. The project will be heard next by the Town Council.[12]Hillary Federico, “Commission Approves Plans For Mormon Temple In Farmington,” Hartford Courant 19 Jun. 2012, 20 Jun 2012, http://www.courant.com/community/farmington/hc-farmington-temple-hearing-20120619,0,7489559.story.
2012 October 25
On October 25, 2012, the deed transferring ownership of the Farmington Avenue property from Waterside Ten to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was recorded.
Groundbreaking
On August 17, 2013, President Monson broke ground for the new temple. “Today is a special and sacred day as we bring to fruition the hopes and dreams of the Church members here and break ground for the Hartford Connecticut Temple.” he told attendees.[13]President Monson Breaks Ground for Mormon Temple in Connecticut,” Mormon Newsroom, 17 August 2013, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/hartford-mormon-temple-groundbreaking. In his address, President Monson recounted the rich history of the Church in the state — missionaries first came to Connecticut in 1832, just two years after the Church was organized. Many people broke ground alongside President Monson, including the chairman of the Farmington city council, a city planning and zoning commissioner, the vicar for priests of the Catholic Archdiocese of Hartford and local Church leaders. After the ceremony, members of the 500-person audience were invited to come up and turn a shovelful of dirt, symbolically beginning the construction of the temple.
GROUNDBREAKING ORDER
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| Date | 2013 08 17 |
| By | Thomas S. Monson |
| Role | President |
| Attendees | 500 |
⮜Preceded by Provo City Center
Followed by Indianapolis Indiana⮞
2015 December 11 – Angel Moroni Statue
A significant milestone of the progress is in the placement of the angel Moroni on the top of the temple’s lone spire. That moment occurred the morning of Friday, 11 December 2015. As the statue was being maneuvered out of its crate by a crane the gold leaf statue started swinging back and forth. President of the Farmington Historical Society, and not a member of the Mormon faith, Portia Corbett, said, “Look at the way his trumpet is sounding to the world.” With the horn pressed to his lips and his right hand holding the outstretched horn, the statue of Moroni symbolizes the preaching of the gospel to the world. The angel Moroni, now on the Hartford Temple, is just over 13 feet tall.
Open House
The First Presidency of announced that The Hartford Connecticut Temple would be open for a free public open house from Friday, 30 September 2016 to Saturday, 22 October 2016, excluding 1 October and Sundays.
Hartford Stake President, William Elwell, commented that the tours will enable the community to gain a deeper understanding of the Mormon faith and its practices. He said, “A lot of times people just don’t understand. We want them to see we are a people who believe in Jesus Christ, we’re Christians, we have a strong belief in God, in living righteously and being better neighbors and serving others. The temple is a testament to our belief in eternal life, in life after this life. We want people to think about that, to ponder their relationship with God and have an opportunity to think about how they’re living their lives and how they can be living them better.”
| Start Date | 2016 09 30 |
| End Date | 2016 10 22 |
| Days | 15 |
| Attendees | 51,000 |
| Per day | 3,400 |
Kevin Starr, the chair of the temple open house and dedication committees, further commented, “It’s just a thrill that this beautiful temple is able to be in the wonderful town of Farmington. It’s an absolute thrill. We are grateful to have this beautiful building as our own community of faith. We’re grateful that prior to its dedication, we’re able to share it with the community and share the special spirit of that building with the community.”
Cultural Celebration
On the eve of the dedication, some 1,100 youth from throughout the temple district showed their gratitude for the new temple through song and dance. A cultural celebration featuring music and dance by the local youth of the Church was be held on Saturday, 19 November 2016, at the Oakdale Theater in Wallingford.
The Saturday evening program — titled “A Marvelous Work” — celebrated the area’s rich heritage, including its role in the establishment of this nation and its ties to early LDS Church history.[14]Gibson, Rachel Sterzer. “Pres. Eyring Dedicates Hartford Connecticut Temple.” Church News, 11 Jan. 2024, https://www.thechurchnews.com/2016/11/20/23214820/pres-eyring-dedicates-hartford-connecticut-temple/
Dedication
Cornerstone
Braving an icy wind, families and individuals gathered outside the temple to watch as President Eyring symbolically finished the construction of the temple by applying mortar to the cornerstone.
Several other visiting Church leaders wielded the trowel to apply mortar, including Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Sister Patricia Holland; Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Presidency of the Seventy and his wife, Sister Susan Gong; Elder Larry Y. Wilson, a General Authority Seventy and executive director of the Temple Department, and his wife, Sister Lynda Wilson, and Elder Randall K. Bennett and his wife, Shelley Bennett. A few children from the temple district were then invited to participate.
Dedication
The Hartford Connecticut Temple was dedicated on Sunday, 20 November 2016 in three sessions – 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. The dedicatory sessions were broadcast to all the stakes and districts in Connecticut and the Hartford Connecticut Temple district. To enable members to participate in the temple dedication and to place appropriate focus on this sacred event, the three-hour block meetings was canceled that day for these congregations.
President Eyring expressed his love and praise to members within the new temple district. “The Lord was able to do this because these faithful people were there and He loves them,” he said. “It’s a great tribute to their faith.”[15]Gibson, Rachel Sterzer. “Pres. Eyring Dedicates Hartford Connecticut Temple.” Church News, 11 Jan. 2024, https://www.thechurchnews.com/2016/11/20/23214820/pres-eyring-dedicates-hartford-connecticut-temple/
DEDICATION ORDER
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| Date | 2016 11 20 |
| By | Henry B. Eyring |
| Role | 1st Counselor |
| Sessions | 3 |
| Attendees | # |
⮜Preceeded by Star Valley Wyoming
Followed by Paris France⮞
Dedicatory Prayer
Construction Duration
| Span | Duration |
|---|---|
| Announced to Groundbreaking | 2 y, 10 m, 15 d |
| Groundbreaking to Dedication | 3 y, 3 m, 3 d |
| Announced to Dedication | 6 y, 1 m, 18 d |
Dedicatory Order
GLOBAL
155
REGION
N. AM.
105
COUNTRY
US
76
STATE
CONNECTICUT
1
COUNTY
LARIMER
1
CITY
FARMINGTON
1
Summary
The Hartford Connecticut Temple was the second temple built in New England, following the Boston Massachusetts Temple (2000), and the first built in Connecticut.
Detail
Groundbreaking Scheduled
Announced
Dedication Scheduled
Under Construction
In 2018, Architectural Digest chose the temple as the most beautiful place of worship in Connecticut.[16]Hansen, Kristine (January 17, 2018). “The Most Beautiful Place of Worship in Every State”. Architectural Digest. Retrieved December 2, 2019.https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/most-beautiful-place-of-worship-every-state
Details
Location
The temple is located at 2 Central Way in Farmington, on the corner of Route 4 and Melrose Drive.
Site
The 11-acre grounds will contain a small residence for the temple’s caretakers. In accordance with the Inland Wetland Commission, the grounds will feature at least 75 percent native plants, protect against invasive plant species and protect and enhance the wetland on the southwest corner of the property as well as adjacent wetlands.
The grounds are formally landscaped with colorful foliage and curving walkways and parking areas, enclosed by a low New England-style stone fence.
Exterior
The Hartford Connecticut Temple is a 30-foot, single-story edifice clad in white granite with a beautiful entrance pediment supported by columns and an elegant steeple rising to 115 feet, capped with a gold-leafed statue of the angel Moroni. News reports say the design is reminiscent of the historic First Church of Christ Congregational church in Farmington, completed in 1772. High compliments on the design have been paid by members of the Farmington Plan and Zoning Commission including Commissioner Bill Stanford who called the building “shockingly New England.”
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| Sculptor: | Karl Quilter |
| Commissioned: | 1978 |
| Completed: | 1985 |
| Material: | Fiberglass |
| Height: | 10 ft (3.2 m) |
| Weight: | ~400 lbs (136.1 kg) |
| Currently On: | 51 temples |
| Finish: | Gold |
| Placed: | 2015 12 11 |
| Faces: | East by South |
Interior
The interior of the temple covers 37,246 Square feet.
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TEMPLES IN UNITED STATES by state
Total: 158
TEMPLES IN NORTH AMERICA by country
Total: 209
Sources and Citations
References
| ↑1 | Hinckley, By President Gordon B. The Sustaining of Church Officers. 2 Oct. 1992, www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/10/the-sustaining-of-church-officers. |
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| ↑2 | Hinckley, By President Gordon B. Of Missions, Temples, and Stewardship. 2 Oct. 1995, www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/10/of-missions-temples-and-stewardship. |
| ↑3 | Kaitlin Glanzer, “Mormons Plan Temple in Farmington,” Farmington Patch, Jan. 20, 2012, http://patch.com/connecticut/farmington/mormons-plan-temple-in-farmington. |
| ↑4 | Jennifer Coe, “Mormons Present Plan For Temple to Zoning Commission,” Farmington Patch 24 Jan. 2012, 26 Jan. 2012, http://farmington.patch.com/articles/mormans-present-plan-for-temple-to-planning-and-zoning-commission |
| ↑5 | Hillary Federico, “Mormon Church Members Meet With Malloy, Discuss Farmington Temple Proposal” The Hartford Courant 9 Apr. 2012, 9 Apr. 2012 <http://www.courant.com/community/farmington/hc-farmington-lds-meeting-20120409,0,6946890.story> |
| ↑6 | Kaitlin McCallum, “A Look at the Mormon Temple Plans” Farmington Patch 8 May 2012, 8 May 2012, http://farmington.patch.com/articles/a-look-at-the-mormon-temple-plans. |
| ↑7 | Hillary Federico, “In Community Plagued By Traffic, Mormon Temple Cause For Concern,” Hartford Courant 23 May 2012, 23 May 2012, http://www.courant.com/community/farmington/hc-farmington-temple-public-hearing-20120523,0,5518660.story. |
| ↑8 | ”Inland Wetland Commission,” Town of Farmington 24 May 2012 <http://web2.farmington-ct.org/TownGovernment/Conservation/Minutes/Inland%20Wetlands%20Commission%20%282012%29/2012/05-24-12.pdf>. |
| ↑9, ↑10 | “Connecticut and Indiana Mormon Temple Renderings Released.” newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, 16 May 2012, newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/connecticut-indianapolis-mormon-temple-renderings. |
| ↑11 | Kaitlin McCallum, “Mormons Plan Temple in Farmington,” Farmington Patch 20 Jan. 2012, 20 Jan. 2012, http://farmington.patch.com/articles/mormons-plan-temple-in-farmington |
| ↑12 | Hillary Federico, “Commission Approves Plans For Mormon Temple In Farmington,” Hartford Courant 19 Jun. 2012, 20 Jun 2012, http://www.courant.com/community/farmington/hc-farmington-temple-hearing-20120619,0,7489559.story. |
| ↑13 | President Monson Breaks Ground for Mormon Temple in Connecticut,” Mormon Newsroom, 17 August 2013, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/hartford-mormon-temple-groundbreaking. |
| ↑14, ↑15 | Gibson, Rachel Sterzer. “Pres. Eyring Dedicates Hartford Connecticut Temple.” Church News, 11 Jan. 2024, https://www.thechurchnews.com/2016/11/20/23214820/pres-eyring-dedicates-hartford-connecticut-temple/ |
| ↑16 | Hansen, Kristine (January 17, 2018). “The Most Beautiful Place of Worship in Every State”. Architectural Digest. Retrieved December 2, 2019.https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/most-beautiful-place-of-worship-every-state |
Last updated on: 14 September 2025