Billings Montana Temple

Billings Montana Temple
Number 66
Dedicated November 20, 1999 (November 20, 1999) by
Gordon B. Hinckley
Site 10 acres (4 hectares)
Floor area 33,800 sq ft (3,140 m2)
Preceded by Regina Saskatchewan Temple
Followed by Edmonton Alberta Temple
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Coordinates: 45°48′1.818000″N 108°38′21.80400″W / 45.80050500000°N 108.6393900000°W / 45.80050500000; -108.6393900000 The Billings Montana Temple is the 66th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).

Plans to build a temple in Montana were announced in August 1996. About 4,800 people gathered during a spring snowstorm to witness the groundbreaking on March 28, 1998.

Eight dedicatory sessions were held to accommodate all of the members of the area on November 20–21, 1999. LDS Church president Gordon B. Hinckley gave the dedicatory prayer.

The Billings Montana Temple sits on the hillside in front of 300-foot (91 m) high red Rimrock cliffs. The single spire rises from a tiered tower. Stained-glass windows dominate the west end. Inside, a clear skylight allows patrons to glimpse the angel Moroni atop the spire. The exterior features Wyoming white dolomite with tan sandstone finish. The temple is used by the 36,000 members in Montana and northern Wyoming. It has a total floor area of 33,800 square feet (3,140 m2), two ordinance rooms, and three sealing rooms.

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References

  • "Go-ahead given for Montana temple", Church News, November 1, 1997
  • Hein, David G. (April 4, 1998), "Temple ground made 'white and pure'", Church News
  • "Statue placed atop temple in Billings", Church News, November 21, 1998
  • Kruckenberg, Janet (October 16, 1999), "Big Sky Country splendor graces open house tours", Church News
  • Hill, Greg (November 27, 1999), "Blessing for saints of Montana, Wyoming", Church News
  • Olp, Susan (October 19, 2000), "Thousands expected to mark milestone", Billings Gazette
  • Olp, Susan (October 30, 2004), "Neighbors learn to live with familiar landmark", Billings Gazette
  • Olp, Susan (October 30, 2004), "Drawn to the Temple: 5 years after it opened, LDS temple attracts people, business", Billings Gazette
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