Pocatello Idaho Temple
| Pocatello Idaho Temple | ||||
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 Pocatello temple under construction | ||||
| Number | 170 | |||
| Dedication | November 7, 2021, by M. Russell Ballard | |||
| Site | 10.94 acres (4.43 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 71,125 sq ft (6,607.7 m2) | |||
| Height | 196.5 ft (59.9 m) | |||
| Official website • News & images | ||||
| Church chronology | ||||
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| Additional information | ||||
| Announced | April 2, 2017, by Thomas S. Monson | |||
| Groundbreaking | March 16, 2019, by Wilford W. Andersen | |||
| Open house | September 18-October 23, 2021 | |||
| Current president | Bruce H Winegar | |||
| Location | Pocatello, Idaho, United States | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 42.9152°N 112.4064°W / 42.9152; -112.4064 | |||
| Exterior finish | white granite | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 4 (Stationary) | |||
| Sealing rooms | 4 | |||
| Clothing rental | Yes | |||
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The Pocatello Idaho Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Pocatello, Idaho.
History
The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on April 2, 2017.
On March 16, 2019, a groundbreaking to signify beginning of construction was held, with Wilford W. Andersen of the Seventy presiding. The ceremony was attended by an interfaith group, and Taysom Hill of the New Orleans Saints spoke at the event. Construction was expected to last for several years, and, as of August 2019, the site was noted to attract "several visitors every day".
In March 2019, the church released drawings of the temple, which is three stories tall, over 67,000 square feet (6,200 m2), and has a spire.
A public open house was held from September 18 to October 23, 2021. The temple was then dedicated on November 7 by M. Russell Ballard.