Medford Oregon Temple facts for kids

Medford Oregon Temple
Number	79	edit data
Dedicated	Quick facts for kids April 16, 2000 (April 16, 2000) by James E. Faust
Site	2 acres (0.8 hectares)
Floor area	10,700 sq ft (990 m2)
Height	71 ft (22 m)
Preceded by	Fresno California Temple
Followed by	Memphis Tennessee Temple
Official website: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/details/medford-oregon-temple • News & images
Additional information Announced March 15, 1999 Groundbreaking May 20, 1999 by D. Lee Tobler Open House March 24–31, 2000 Designed by Dan Park , Church A&E Services, Joseph E. Marty, Architect Location 3900 Grant Road Central Point, Oregon United States Exterior finish Gray granite quarried from Mount Airy, North Carolina Temple design Classic modern, single-spire design Ordinance rooms 2 (two-stage progressive sessions) Sealing rooms 2 Clothing rental Not available Cafeteria Not available Visitors' center Not available

The Medford Oregon Temple is the 79th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).

The Medford Oregon Temple is located midway between the Oakland California and Portland Oregon temples. As of 2010 it served nine stakes in northern California and Oregon.

History

The Medford Oregon Temple was announced on March 27, 1999.

During the temple's open house nearly 35,000 people toured the building, James E. Faust, Second Counselor in the church's First Presidency, dedicated the Medford Oregon Temple on April 16, 2000.

The Medford Oregon Temple has a total floor area of 10,700 square feet (990 m²), two ordinance rooms, and two sealing rooms.

See also

In Spanish: Templo de Medford (Oregón) para niños