Anchorage Alaska Temple

DedicatedReference record

Announced: October 4, 1997
Groundbreaking: April 17, 1998
Dedicated: January 9, 1999
Rededicated: February 8, 2004

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Overview

Anchorage Alaska Temple is in Anchorage, Alaska, United States. It was announced on October 4, 1997. Ground was broken on April 17, 1998. It was dedicated on January 9, 1999 by Gordon B. Hinckley.

Reference record. This page shows the verified milestones and measurements currently in our research dataset.

Timeline

October 4, 1997Announced
April 17, 1998GroundbreakingF. Melvin Hammond
January 9, 1999DedicatedBy Gordon B. Hinckley
January 27, 2004 – January 31, 2004Public open house
February 8, 2004RededicatedBy Gordon B. Hinckley

12 scheduled maintenance closures are recorded between 2025 and 2027. Closure schedules change; confirm on the official site before visiting.

Architecture & details

Elevation above sea level	205 feet
Order of dedication	54th temple dedicated
Ordinance rooms	1 baptistry · 2 instruction · 1 sealing
Site area	5.4 acres
Floor area	11,937 square feet