Springfield Missouri Temple Wiki
Quick Facts
ANNOUNCED
2 April 2023
ANNOUNCED BY
President Russell M. Nelson
GROUNDBREAKING
TBA
GROUNDBREAKING PRESIDED BY
TBA
DEDICATED
TBA
DEDICATED BY
TBA
Additional Facts
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Description
Missouri is home to more than 80,000 Latter-day Saints in nearly 165 congregations.
History
In the 1830s, Independence, Missouri, and its surrounding counties were an important gathering place for Latter-day Saints in the early days of the Church.[1]”The Church of Jesus Christ Will Build 15 New Houses of the Lord,” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, 2 Apr. 2023. https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/april-2023-general-conference-new-temples.
Announced
On 2 April 2023, President Russell M. Nelson announced plans to construct the Springfield Missouri Temple at the April 2023 General Conference.[2]”The Church of Jesus Christ Will Build 15 New Houses of the Lord,” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, 2 Apr. 2023. https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/april-2023-general-conference-new-temples. The Temple was announced in conjunction with 14 other temples.
It was the third temple announced for the state.
Missouri Temples at the time of Announcement
Announced
- –
Under Construction
- –
Dedicated
- St. Louis
(1997 - Kansas City
(2012)
ANNOUNCED ORDER
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| Date | 2 April 2023 |
| By | Russell M. Nelson |
| Role | President |
| Via | General Conference |
⮜Preceded by Bakersfield California
Followed by Charlotte North Carolina⮞
Announced 2023 04 02
- Retalhuleu Guatemala
- Iquitos Peru
- Teresina Brazil
- Natal Brazil
- Tuguegarao City Philippines
- Iloilo Philippines
- Jakarta Indonesia
- Hamburg Germany
- Lethbridge Alberta
- San Jose California
- Bakersfield California
- Springfield Missouri
- Winchester Virginia
- Charlotte North Carolina
- Harrisburg Pennsylvania
Location Announced
On Monday, 22 June 2024 the Church officially announced the location of the temple as a portion of a 38 acre site located at 2720 East Farm Road #188, Springfield, Missouri.
Dedication
Dedicatory Order
It was the third temple announced for the state.
Details
Location
Springfield is located in southern Missouri near the Ozark Mountains. The Springfield Missouri Temple will be built on a portion of a 38-acre site located at 2720 East Farm Road #188, Springfield, Missouri.
Location
2720 East Farm Road #188, Springfield, Missouri
| Latitude | # |
| Longitude | # |
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Elevation
| Feet | Meters |
|---|---|
| 1,275 | 389 |
Site
| Acres | Hectares |
|---|---|
| 38 | 15.4 |
Exterior
Plans call for a single-story temple.
Exterior Finish
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Architectural Features
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Specifications
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|---|---|---|
| Height | # | # |
| To Shoulder | # | # |
| Width | # | # |
| Length | # | # |
| Footprint | # | # |
Interior
A news release has indicated the temple will be approximately 29,000 square feet.
| Area | 29,000 f2 (2,694 m2) |
| Floors above grade | 1* |
| Floors below Grade | 0.5* |
| Baptistries | 1* |
| Initiatories | 10* |
| Endowment Rooms | 2* |
| Sealing Rooms | 2* |
Region
TEMPLES IN UNITED STATES (EXCEPT UTAH) by state
Sources and Citations
References
| ↑1, ↑2 | ”The Church of Jesus Christ Will Build 15 New Houses of the Lord,” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, 2 Apr. 2023. https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/april-2023-general-conference-new-temples. |
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