St. Louis Missouri Temple
| St. Louis Missouri Temple | ||||
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| Number | 50 | |||
| Dedication | June 1, 1997, by Gordon B. Hinckley | |||
| Site | 14 acres (5.7 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 58,749 sq ft (5,458.0 m2) | |||
| Height | 150 ft (46 m) | |||
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| Announced | December 29, 1990, by Ezra Taft Benson | |||
| Groundbreaking | October 30, 1993, by Gordon B. Hinckley | |||
| Open house | April 26 - May 24, 1997 | |||
| Designed by | Chiodini Associates | |||
| Location | Town and Country, Missouri, U.S. | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 38°38′23″N 90°27′53″W / 38.63965°N 90.46468°W | |||
| Exterior finish | Cast stone and Bethal white granite with thermal finish | |||
| Temple design | Classic modern, single-spire design | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 4 (stationary) | |||
| Sealing rooms | 4 | |||
| Clothing rental | Yes | |||
| Visitors' center | Yes | |||
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The St. Louis Missouri Temple is the 50th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located in Town and Country, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis. The intent to build the temple was announced on December 18, 1990, by the church's First Presidency. It is the first in the city and county of St. Louis, and in the state of Missouri.
The temple has a gold-colored statue of the angel Moroni on top of its spire. It was designed by Chiodini Associates, using a modern architectural style. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on October 30, 1993, conducted by church president Gordon B. Hinckley.