Reno Nevada Temple
| Reno Nevada Temple | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Number | 81 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dedication | 23 April 2000 by Thomas S. Monson | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Site | 7.9 acres (3.2 hectares) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Floor area | 10,700 sq ft (990 m2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 71 ft (22 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preceded by | Memphis Tennessee Temple | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Followed by | Cochabamba Bolivia Temple | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Coordinates: 39°32′4.6″N 119°53′56.1″W / 39.534611°N 119.898917°W The Reno Nevada Temple is the 81st operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
The first temple in Nevada was built in Las Vegas in 1989. The Reno Nevada temple was dedicated in 2000. It serves over 25,000 Latter-day Saints in the area.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on July 24, 1999. Before it was dedicated, the temple was opened to the public. Thomas S. Monson, First Counselor in the church's First Presidency, dedicated the Reno Nevada Temple on April 23, 2000. The Reno Nevada Temple has a total floor area of 10,700 sq ft (990 m2), two ordinance rooms, and two sealing rooms.
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)
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Nevada
References
- "New temples announced for Mexico, Nevada", Church News, April 17, 1999
- "Ground is broken for Reno temple", Church News, July 31, 1999
- "Dedication dates set for Reno and Cochabamba temples", Church News, March 25, 2000
- Dockstader, Julie (April 29, 2000), "Reno temple: Easter Day dedication brings hope", Church News
- "Facts and figures: Reno Nevada Temple", Church News, April 29, 2000
External links
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Media related to Reno Nevada Temple at Wikimedia Commons - Official Reno Nevada Temple page
- Reno Nevada Temple page
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