Pocatello Idaho Temple

The Pocatello Idaho Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Pocatello, Idaho.

Pocatello Idaho Temple
Pocatello temple under construction
Number	170
Dedication	November 7, 2021, by M. Russell Ballard[1]
Site	10.94 acres (4.43 ha)
Floor area	71,125 sq ft (6,607.7 m2)
Height	196.5 ft (59.9 m)
Official website • News & images
Church chronology
← Winnipeg Manitoba Temple Pocatello Idaho Temple → Rio de Janeiro Brazil Temple
Additional information
Announced	April 2, 2017, by Thomas S. Monson[2]
Groundbreaking	March 16, 2019, by Wilford W. Andersen[3]
Open house	September 18-October 23, 2021[4]
Current president	Bruce H Winegar
Location	Pocatello, Idaho, United States
Geographic coordinates	42.9152°N 112.4064°W / 42.9152; -112.4064
Exterior finish	white granite
Baptistries	1
Ordinance rooms	4 (Stationary)
Sealing rooms	4
Clothing rental	Yes
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History

The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on April 2, 2017.^[2]

On March 16, 2019, a groundbreaking to signify beginning of construction was held, with Wilford W. Andersen of the Seventy presiding.^[5] The ceremony was attended by an interfaith group, and Taysom Hill of the New Orleans Saints spoke at the event.^[6] Construction was expected to last for several years, and, as of August 2019, the site was noted to attract "several visitors every day".^[7]

In March 2019, the church released drawings of the temple, which is three stories tall, over 67,000 square feet (6,200 m²), and has a spire.^[8]

A public open house was held from September 18 to October 23, 2021.^[9] The temple was then dedicated on November 7 by M. Russell Ballard.^[9][10][11]

See also

• Comparison of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by geographic region
• Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints)

References

1. https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-ballard-dedicates-pocatello-idaho-temple
2. "President Monson Announces Five New Temples: Mormon temples to be built in South America, Africa, Philippines and US". Newsroom. LDS Church. April 2, 2017.
3. "Groundbreaking Held for Pocatello Idaho Temple". Newsroom. LDS Church. March 16, 2019.
4. Open house tours will not occur on the following dates: September 19 & 26 and 2-3, October 10 & 17.
5. "Groundbreaking Held for Pocatello Idaho Temple", LDS Church, March 16, 2019
6. Sinovic, Steve (April 14, 2019). "This Idaho Temple Will Serve 62,000 Latter Day Saints When It's Finished". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
7. Evensen, Kendra (August 31, 2019). "Pocatello Temple Construction on Schedule". Idaho State Journal. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
8. Forgie, Adam (March 4, 2019). "New Renderings of what Pocatello, Idaho LDS Temple Will Look Like". KUTV. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
9. "Pocatello Idaho Temple Open House". Church of Jesus Christ. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
10. President Ballard Dedicates Pocatello Idaho Temple, Newsroom, churchofjesuschrist.org, November 7, 2021. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
11. Spector, Candice (November 8, 2021). "Descendant of church founder Joseph Smith to dedicate Pocatello Idaho Temple". idahostatejournal.com. Idaho State Journal. Retrieved August 14, 2022.

External links

• Newsroom of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• Pocatello Idaho Temple at ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org

• LDS Church portal

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