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Quick Facts
ANNOUNCED
7 April 2024
ANNOUNCED BY
President Russell M. Nelson
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Description
Des Moines is the capital and most populous city in the state of Iowa. At the time of the announcement, the Midwest state was home to more than 29,000 Latter-day Saints in about 70 congregations.
History
In the 1840s, nearly 200 Latter-day Saint pioneers established a small community named Garden Grove where they planted crops and built cabins for the pioneer companies who migrated westward toward Utah in the ensuing years. Other communities were built at Mount Pisgah and Council Bluffs.[1]”President Russell M. Nelson Announces 15 Temples,” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, 7 Apr. 2024.
Announcement
On April 7, 2024, President Russell M. Nelson announced plans to construct the Des Moines Iowa Temple at the 194th Annual General Conference. The temple was announced in conjunction with 14 other temples.
ANNOUNCED ORDER
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| Date | 2024 04 07 |
| By | Russell M. Nelson |
| Role | President |
| Via | General Conference |
⮜Preceded by Houston Texas South
Followed by Cincinnati Ohio⮞
Announced 2024 04 07
Location Announced
On April 29, 2024, the location of the Des Moines Iowa Temple was announced as a 19.576-acre site located at 9050 NW 62nd Avenue in the suburb of Johnston. Plans call for a single-story temple of approximately 18,850 square feet.[2]”News for Temples in Canada and the US,” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, 29 Apr. 2024.
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It will be the first temple in the state.
Location
The location of the Cincinnati Ohio Temple was announced as a 35-acre site located at the intersection of Mason-Montgomery Road and Cedar Village Drive in the northern suburb of Mason.
Location
Mason-Montgomery Road and Cedar Village Drive
Mason, Ohio 45040
United States
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Elevation
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| 914 | 279 |
Site
| Acres | Hectares |
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| 19.576 | 7.9 |
Exterior
Plans call for a single-story temple.
Exterior Finish
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Architectural Features
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Interior
Press releases indicate the temple will be 18,850 square feet.
| Area | 18,850 f2 (1,751 m2) |
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Region
TEMPLES IN UNITED STATES (EXCEPT UTAH) by state