Idaho Falls Idaho Temple
The Idaho Falls Idaho Temple (formerly the Idaho Falls Temple) is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The intent to build the temple was announced on March 3, 1937, by church president Heber J. Grant during the church's general conference. It is the church's tenth constructed and eighth operating temple, the first built in Idaho, and the first built with a modern single-spire design.
| Idaho Falls Idaho Temple | ||||
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| Number | 8 | |||
| Dedication | September 23, 1945, by George Albert Smith | |||
| Site | 7 acres (2.8 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 116,250 sq ft (10,800 m2) | |||
| Height | 143 ft (44 m) | |||
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| Announced | March 3, 1937, by Heber J. Grant | |||
| Groundbreaking | December 19, 1939, by David Asael Smith | |||
| Open house | September 15–20, 1945; April 22–May 20, 2017 (following renovations) | |||
| Rededicated | June 4, 2017, by Henry B. Eyring | |||
| Current president | P. Michael Poston | |||
| Designed by | John Fetzer, Sr. | |||
| Location | Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 43°29′59.34840″N 112°2′29.39999″W | |||
| Exterior finish | Concrete | |||
| Temple design | Modern, center spire | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 4 (four-stage progressive) | |||
| Sealing rooms | 9 | |||
| Clothing rental | Yes | |||
| Visitors' center | Yes | |||
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The Idaho Falls Idaho Temple is adjacent to the Snake River. This temple was designed by the church board of temple architects: Edward O. Anderson, Georgious Y. Cannon, Ramm Hansen, John Fetzer, Hyrum Pope, and Lorenzo Snow Young. Designs were submitted by each architect, and Fetzer's, influenced by the Book of Mormon, was chosen. Key events in its history include the groundbreaking ceremony held on December 19, 1939, and its dedication, conducted by George Albert Smith on September 23, 1945. With its dedication to sacred spaces, the Idaho Falls Idaho Temple reflects the church's commitment to spiritual practices and community enrichment.