Greenville South Carolina 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
The Columbia South Carolina Temple has been in operation since October 1999. Greenville, found in the northwestern part of South Carolina, is home to nearly 75,000 residents. South Carolina is home to nearly 46,000 Latter-day Saints in approximately 85 congregations.[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.
History
In 1999/2000, the Church acquired some property from the prior owners located outside the city limits of Greenville SC.
On 1 August 2024 the Church sought and was granted annexation of 16.59 acres comprised of 11.57 acres of property combined with a 5.02 acre right of way to be annexed into the Greenville city limits.[2]No official announcement has been made of the temple location. If the location is announced elsewhere, this section of the page will be deleted. IF this is the correct location, this section will be updated with a description of the location.
Announcement
On April 6, 2025, President Russell M. Nelson announced plans to construct the Greenville South Carolina 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.
ANNOUNCED ORDER
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| Date | 2025 04 06 |
| By | Russell M. Nelson |
| Role | President |
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⮜Preceded by Rapid City South Dakota
Followed by Norfolk Virginia⮞
Announced 2025 04 06
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 | No official announcement has been made of the temple location. If the location is announced elsewhere, this section of the page will be deleted. IF this is the correct location, this section will be updated with a description of the location. |