Columbia South Carolina Temple
The Columbia South Carolina Temple is the 62nd operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
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| Number | 62 | |||
| Dedication | October 16, 1999, by Gordon B. Hinckley | |||
| Site | 3.6 acres (1.5 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 10,700 sq ft (990 m2) | |||
| Height | 71 ft (22 m) | |||
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| Announced | September 11, 1998, by Gordon B. Hinckley | |||
| Groundbreaking | December 5, 1998, by Gordon T. Watts | |||
| Open house | September 30 – October 9, 1999 | |||
| Current president | Stephen C. Lenker (2014) | |||
| Designed by | Mike Watson | |||
| Location | Hopkins, South Carolina, United States | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 33°57′34.69679″N 80°53′38.33159″W | |||
| Exterior finish | Imperial Danby White variegated marble quarried from Vermont | |||
| Temple design | Classic modern, single-spire design | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 2 (Movie, two-stage progressive) | |||
| Sealing rooms | 2 | |||
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The temple is located in Hopkins, South Carolina because of its central location within the state. The building is set in a residential neighborhood and surrounded by native loblolly pine and oak trees. The grounds are landscaped with the area's natural flora including myrtle, holly, mums, and dogwood trees. The exterior of the temple is gray granite and features art glass windows. The temple has the traditional lone spire topped by a gold-plated angel Moroni.
History
A groundbreaking ceremony for the Columbia South Carolina Temple was held on December 5, 1998.[1] Before its dedication, about 20,000 people toured the temple during an open house. The temple was dedicated on October 15–16, 1999 by LDS Church president Gordon B. Hinckley. The temple has a total of 10,700 square feet (990 m2), two ordinance rooms, and two sealing rooms.
In 2020, the temple was closed temporarily in response to the coronavirus pandemic.[2]
Gallery
Temple, exterior
Temple, 2018
See also
= Operating
= Under construction
= Announced
= Temporarily Closed
- 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 South Carolina
References
- Franklin-Moore, Linda. "Groundbreaking held in South Carolina 3,500 gather at site for temple", Deseret News, 12 December 1998. Retrieved on 28 March 2020.
- 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.
Additional reading
- Franklin-Moore, Linda (December 12, 1998), "Groundbreaking held in South Carolina", Church News
- Franklin-Moore, Linda (October 2, 1999), "South Carolina temple opens for tours", Church News
- "Columbia South Carolina Temple: 'Many have yearned for this day'", Church News, October 23, 1999
- Lloyd, R. Scott (October 23, 1999), "Cover Story: New temple in a 'place of history'", Church News
External links
Media related to Columbia South Carolina Temple at Wikimedia Commons- Columbia South Carolina Temple Official site
- Columbia South Carolina Temple at ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org