Lubbock Texas Temple Wiki
Quick Facts
ANNOUNCED
2 April 2000
ANNOUNCED BY
President Gordon B. Hinckley
GROUNDBREAKING
4 November 2000
GROUNDBREAKING PRESIDED BY
Elder Rex D. Pinegar
DEDICATED
21 April 2002
DEDICATED BY
President Gordon B. Hinckley
DEDICATION ORDER
109
LOCATION
7016 Frankford Ave
Lubbock, Texas 79424
United States
PHONE
(+1) 806-794-0774
Description
The Lubbock Texas Temple is a third generation small temple located in Lubbock Texas.[1]Beth Pratt, “Local mormon stake unaware of temple specs”, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, 4 April 2000. Accesed 13 June 2017.
It was the third temple built and dedicated in Texas, after the Dallas Texas Temple and the Houston Texas Temple. The Lubbock Temple serves western Texas and eastern New Mexico, an area with about 13,500 members.
History
Announcement
The temple was announced on 2 April 2000 during the last talk of the closing session of General Conference By Presisdent Gordon B. Hinckley. It was announced in conjunction with temples for Aba Nigeria, Asunción Paraguay, Helsinki Finland, Snowflake, Arizona; and the Tri-Cities area of the state of Washington (Columbia River Washington Temple.)[2]Gordn B. Hinckley “A Time of New Begginings,” LDS.org, 2 April 2000. Accessed 13 June 2017
Texas Temples at Time of Announcement
Announced
- –
Under Construction
Dedicated
- Dallas Texas [1984]
ANNOUNCED ORDER
118
| Date | 2000 04 02 |
| By | Gordon B. Hinckley |
| Role | President |
| Via | General Conference |
⮜Preceded by Helsinki Finland
Followed by Snowflake Arizona⮞
Announced 2000 04 02
Groundbreaking
Ground was broken for the Lubbock Texas Temple on 4 November 2000 by Elder Rex D. Pinegar. Despite a rainstorm, around 400 people attended the temple groundbreaking ceremony.[3]Julie A. Dockstader, “Ground broken for temple in Lubbock despite rainy day”, Church News, 11 November 2000. Accessed 13 June 2017.
GROUNDBREAKING ORDER
113
| Date | 2000 11 04 |
| By | Rex D. Pinagar |
| Role | Seventy |
| Attendees | # |
⮜Preceded by Columbia River Washington
Followed by Monterrey Mexico⮞
Render Released
The official render for the Lubbock Texas Temple was likely first unvailed at the groundbreaking ceremeony, though I have as yet been unable to confirm that.
Open House
Prior to the dedication an open house was held from 23 -30 March 2002. During the 7 day open house more than 21,500 people toured the temple, an average of 3,071 people per day.[4]Greg Hill, “Temple dedicated in ‘The Hub’ of vast west Texas”, Church News, 27 April 2002. Accessed 13 June 2017.
| Start Date | 2002 03 23 |
| End Date | 2002 03 30 |
| Days | 7 |
| Attendees | 21,500 |
| Per day | 3.071 |
Dedication
The Lubbock Texas Temple was dedicated by President Gordon B. Hinckley on 21 April 2002 over 4 sessions.[5]“Hinckley dedicates Mormon temple”, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, 20 April 2002. Accessed 13 June 2017.
The Lubbock Texas Temple was the 109th operating temple, The 3rd in Texas, and the 54th in the United States. At the time of dedication, there were 9 temples under construction, and another 4 announced awaiting groundbreaking. Additionally, there was 1 temple undergoing renovation.
DEDICATION ORDER
109
| Date | 2002 04 21 |
| By | Gordon B. Hinckley |
| Role | President |
| Sessions | 4 |
| Attendees | # |
⮜Proceeded by Snowflake Arizona
Followed by Monterrey Mexico⮞
Construction Duration
| Span | Duration |
|---|---|
| Announced to Groundbreaking | 0 y, 7 m, 2 d |
| Groundbreaking to Dedication | 1 y, 5 m, 17 d |
| Announced to Dedication | 2 y, 0 m, 19 d |
Dedicatory Order
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Summary
quick numbers on dedication order
Detail
Announced
- Harrison New York*
- San Antonio Texas
- Newport Beach California
- Sacramento California
Under Construction
Under Renovation
*The Harrison New York Temple (Formerly White Plains New York Temple, Formerly Hartford Connecticut temple) was discontinued after the dedication of the Manhattan New York temple rendered it unneeded.
Presidents
| Temple President | Temple Matron | Years Served |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Hill Ashdown | Barbara Elizabeth Peruch Ashdown | 2023–2023 |
| Victor Oscar Davis Jr. | Cynthia Rebecca Smith Davis | 2020–2023 |
| Blaine Jay Bushman | Margene Bingham Bushman | 2017–2020 |
| Steven James Vore | Laurel Dale Pitt Vore | 2014–2017 |
| Robert Larsen Bray | Maryann Savage Bray | 2011–2014 |
| E. Dale Cluff | Elizabeth Millet Cluff | 2008–2011 |
| Thomas Scott Hendricks | Marian Olsen Hendricks | 2004–2008 |
| Jay B. Jensen | Alice Marie Jensen Jensen | 2002–2004 |
Details
Exterior
Cladding
The exterior of the temple is finished with empress white and majestic gray granite quarried in China.
Water Course
Windows
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Spandrel panel
Exterior Finish
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Architectural Features
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Specifications
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|---|---|---|
| Height | # | # |
| To Shoulder | # | # |
| Width | # | # |
| Length | # | # |
| Footprint | # | # |
Windows
Symbolism
Inscriptions
Cornerstone
Spires and Finial
Spires
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Spire Details
| Spires | # |
| Location | # |
| Finish | # |
| Type | dome, steeple, tower, spire |
| shape | # |
| Tower shape |
Moroni
| 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: | |
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Interior
The temple has a total of 16,498 square feet (1,532.7 m2), two ordinance rooms, and two sealing rooms.[6] “Lubbock Texas Temple”. Church News. [7]Beth Pratt, “Mormons readying temple for dedication”, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, 23 March 2002
Entry
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| Area | 32,240 f2 (2,995.19 m2) |
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| Floors below Grade | |
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| Endowment Rooms | |
| Sealing Rooms |
Baptistry
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Initiatory Spaces
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| Style | detached, attached, combined |
| Type | stationary, progressive |
| Rooms | # |
Instruction Rooms
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| Type | # |
| Capacity | # |
| Murals | y/n |
| Total Muraled Rooms | # |
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Celestial Room
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Sealing Room
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Individuals and Contractors
| Project Manager | Leon Rowley |
| Architect | Tisdel Mincklet and Associates |
| Contractor | SpawGlass Construction |
Region
TEMPLES IN TEXAS by county
| Bexar | 1 | San Antonio |
| Collin | 1 | Fairview |
| Dallas | 1 | Dallas |
| El Paso | 1 | El Paso |
| Harris | 2 | Houston · Houston South |
| Hildalgo | 1 | McAllen |
| Lubbock | 1 | Lubbock |
| Tarrant | 1 | Fort Worth |
| Travis | 1 | Austin |
Total: 10
TEMPLES IN UNITED STATES by state
Total: 158
TEMPLES IN NORTH AMERICA by country
Total: 209
Sources and Links
References
| ↑1 | Beth Pratt, “Local mormon stake unaware of temple specs”, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, 4 April 2000. Accesed 13 June 2017. |
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| ↑2 | Gordn B. Hinckley “A Time of New Begginings,” LDS.org, 2 April 2000. Accessed 13 June 2017 |
| ↑3 | Julie A. Dockstader, “Ground broken for temple in Lubbock despite rainy day”, Church News, 11 November 2000. Accessed 13 June 2017. |
| ↑4 | Greg Hill, “Temple dedicated in ‘The Hub’ of vast west Texas”, Church News, 27 April 2002. Accessed 13 June 2017. |
| ↑5 | “Hinckley dedicates Mormon temple”, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, 20 April 2002. Accessed 13 June 2017. |
| ↑6 | “Lubbock Texas Temple”. Church News. |
| ↑7 | Beth Pratt, “Mormons readying temple for dedication”, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, 23 March 2002 |
Last updated on: 23 December 2025