Spokane Washington Temple Explained

The Spokane Washington Temple is the 59th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).

History

The temple was announced in August 1998, with the groundbreaking taking place on October 10, 1998.^[1] During the open house one year later, 52,000 people toured the building. On August 21, 1999, LDS Church president Gordon B. Hinckley dedicated the Spokane Washington Temple, with approximately 16,000 members attending 11 dedication sessions.

The Spokane Washington Temple is located in Spokane County,^[2] and serves about 50,000 LDS Church members in eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and western Montana.^[3] Its design includes gray granite walls, art glass windows, and a lone spire topped by a golden angel Moroni. The temple has a total floor area of 10700square feet, two ordinance rooms, and two sealing rooms.

In 2020, along with all the church's other temples, the Spokane Washington Temple was closed for a time in response to the coronavirus pandemic.^[4]

See also

• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Washington
• 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 Spokane Washington Temple page
• Spokane Washington Temple page

Notes and References

1. News: Blocker . Kevin . Prospect of Valley temple pleases Mormons . 18 November 2022 . The Spokesman-Review . 11 October 1998.
2. Web site: NEWS/COMMENTARY - Mormons from Spokane and the Inland Northwest reflect on Mitt Romney, Jon Huntsman and the Book of Mormon . Inlander.com . September 21, 2011.
3. Web site: Times . Mormon church devotes month to community - Spokesman.com - Aug. 27, 2011 . Spokesman.com . September 21, 2011.
4. Stack, Peggy Fletcher. "All Latter-day Saint temples to close due to coronavirus", The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 March 2020. Retrieved on 28 March 2020.