Battle of Old Fort Wayne

Edit links

The Columbia South Carolina Temple is the 62nd operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).

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, exterior
  • Temple, 2018
    Temple, 2018

See also

class=notpageimage|
Temples in the Southeastern United States ()
  • = Operating
  • = Under construction
  • = Announced
  • = Temporarily Closed

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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

External links

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbia_South_Carolina_Temple