Fresno California Temple

Fresno California Temple

Number

Dedication

9 April 2000 by
Gordon B. Hinckley

Site

2.2 acres (0.9 hectares)

Floor area

10,700 sq ft (990 m²)

Height

71 ft (22 m)

Preceded by

Palmyra New York Temple

Followed by

Medford Oregon Temple

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Additional information
Announcement	8 January 1999
Groundbreaking	20 March 1999 by John B. Dickson
Open House	25 March – 4 April 2000
Current President	David H. Crane (2016 - present)
Designed by	Paul Stommel AIA
Location	6290 North Valentine Avenue Fresno, California United States
Exterior finish	White Sierra granite quarried in Raymond, California
Temple design	Classic modern, single-spire design
Ordinance rooms	2 with Movie, two-stage progressive sessions
Sealing rooms	2
Clothing rental	No
Cafeteria	No services
Visitors' center	No

Coordinates: 36°49′41.5″N 119°51′10.7″W / 36.828194°N 119.852972°W / 36.828194; -119.852972

The Fresno California Temple is the 78th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).

California has long had a history with the LDS Church, starting with members who sailed to San Francisco aboard the Brooklyn and members of the U.S. Army unit known as the Mormon Battalion who were discharged in San Diego, many of whom stayed and helped build up the San Diego area.

A groundbreaking ceremony was in March 1999. Before the LDS temple was dedicated it was opened to the public. During that time 53,000 people toured the temple. On April 9, 2000 LDS Church president Gordon B. Hinckley dedicated the Fresno California Temple.

The Fresno California Temple has the same design as other smaller temples built worldwide during the same time. The exterior is white sierra granite and features a single-spire topped by a statue of the angel Moroni. It has a total floor area of 10,700 square feet (990 m²), two ordinance rooms, and two sealing rooms.

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