Medford Oregon Temple Explained

The Medford Oregon Temple is the 79th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]}

The Medford Oregon Temple is located midway between the Oakland California and Portland Oregon temples. As of 2010 it served nine stakes in northern California and Oregon.^[8]

History

The Medford Oregon Temple was announced on March 27, 1999.^[9]

During the temple's open house nearly 35,000 people toured the building,^[10] James E. Faust, Second Counselor in the church's First Presidency, dedicated the Medford Oregon Temple on April 16, 2000.^[11]

The Medford Oregon Temple has a total floor area of 10700square feet, two ordinance rooms, and two sealing rooms and a baptistry. The temple address is 3900 Grant Rd. Central Point Oregon 97502.^[12]

See also

• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Oregon
• 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)

External links

• Official Medford Oregon Temple page
• Medford Oregon Temple at ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org

Notes and References

1. News: . Vancouver, Washington . March 26, 1999 . LDS Church Plans to Build Second Oregon Temple in Medford Area . (AP) . E8 . NewsBank paywall .
2. News: . Portland, Oregon . March 24, 1999 . Mormon Temple Will Rise in Southern Oregon .
3. News: . April 4, 1999 . Mormons Plan 2nd Ore. Temple . Seattle, Washington . (AP) .
4. News: Local religious leaders welcome temple . . Sara . Murphy . March 26, 2000 . Medford, Oregon .
5. News: Oregon temple is another ensign . . May 29, 1999 . Jadine . Brown . Alyce . Kunze . Salt Lake City, Utah .
6. News: Church News . April 22, 2000 . Rise of sacred edifice reflects rebuilt lives: All involved relate rekindled faith, renewed testimony . Lynn . Howlett . Julie . Dockstader .
7. News: . July 29, 2000 . Temple Names New President . Redding, California .
8. News: Medford Oregon Temple . Church News . March 8, 2010 .
9. https://www.deseret.com/1999/3/27/20774655/six-more-temples-announced-total-now-108 "Six more temples announced; total now 108"
10. News: Curious converge at temple . Mail Tribune . Paul . Fattig . March 26, 2000 .
11. Web site: Medford Oregon Temple. ldschurchtemples.com .
12. News: Church News . April 22, 2000 . Facts and figures: Medford Oregon Temple .