Hartford Connecticut Temple
| Hartford Connecticut Temple | ||||
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Hartford Connecticut Temple, 2019 | ||||
| Number | 155 | |||
| Dedication | November 20, 2016, by Henry B. Eyring | |||
| Site | 11.3 acres (4.6 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 32,246 sq ft (2,995.8 m2) | |||
| Height | 117.2 ft (35.7 m) | |||
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| Announced | October 2, 2010, by Thomas S. Monson | |||
| Groundbreaking | August 17, 2013, by Thomas S. Monson | |||
| Open house | Friday, September 30, 2016-Saturday, October 22, 2016 | |||
| Current president | James Forsberg | |||
| Location | Farmington, Connecticut, United States | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 41°44′14″N 72°50′38″W / 41.73722°N 72.84389°W | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 2 (two-stage progressive) | |||
| Sealing rooms | 2 | |||
| Notes | On October 2, 2010, Thomas S. Monson announced that the Hartford, Connecticut temple would be built. Originally a temple in Harrison, New York was announced in the early 90s; however, in 1995 efforts towards construction were abandoned and it was announced that 2 temples would be built instead: the Boston Massachusetts Temple and the White Plains New York Temple. | |||
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The Hartford Connecticut Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Farmington, Connecticut. The intent to build the temple was announced on October 2, 2010, by church president Thomas S. Monson, during general conference. It is the church's first in Connecticut and second in New England, following the Boston Massachusetts Temple.
The temple is located at the intersection of Melrose Drive and Farmington Avenue. It has a single attached end spire with a statue of the angel Moroni. This temple was designed by FFKR Architects, using a Neo-Classical architectural style with a Federal influence. A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on August 17, 2013, conducted by Monson.