Medford Oregon Temple
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| Number | 79 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dedication | 16 April 2000 by James E. Faust | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Site | 2 acres (0.8 hectares) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Floor area | 10,700 sq ft (990 m2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 71 ft (22 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preceded by | Fresno California Temple | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Followed by | Memphis Tennessee Temple | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Coordinates: 42°22′23.96639″N 122°55′57.88559″W / 42.3733239972°N 122.9327459972°W The Medford Oregon Temple is the 79th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).[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] During the temple's open house nearly 35,000 people toured the building,[9] James E. Faust, Second Counselor in the church's First Presidency, dedicated the Medford Oregon Temple on April 16, 2000.[10]
The Medford Oregon Temple has a total floor area of 10,700 square feet (990 m2), two ordinance rooms, and two sealing rooms.[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)
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Oregon
References
- ↑ "LDS Church Plans to Build Second Oregon Temple in Medford Area" (NewsBank paywall). The Columbian. Vancouver, Washington. (AP). March 26, 1999. p. E8.
- ↑ "Mormon Temple Will Rise in Southern Oregon". The Oregonian. Portland, Oregon. March 24, 1999.
- ↑ "Mormons Plan 2nd Ore. Temple". The Seattle Times. Seattle, Washington. (AP). April 4, 1999.
- ↑ Murphy, Sara (March 26, 2000). "Local religious leaders welcome temple". Mail Tribune. Medford, Oregon.
- ↑ Brown, Jadine; Kunze, Alyce (May 29, 1999). "Oregon temple is another ensign". Church News. Salt Lake City, Utah.
- ↑ Howlett, Lynn; Dockstader, Julie (April 22, 2000). "Rise of sacred edifice reflects rebuilt lives: All involved relate rekindled faith, renewed testimony". Church News.
- ↑ "Temple Names New President". Redding Record Searchlight. Redding, California. July 29, 2000.
- ↑ "Medford Oregon Temple". Church News. March 8, 2010.
- ↑ Fattig, Paul (March 26, 2000). "Curious converge at temple". Mail Tribune.
- ↑ "Medford Oregon Temple". ldschurchtemples.com.
- ↑ "Facts and figures: Medford Oregon Temple". Church News. April 22, 2000.
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