Columbia South Carolina Temple

DedicatedReference record

Announced: September 11, 1998
Groundbreaking: December 5, 1998
Dedicated: October 16, 1999

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Overview

Columbia South Carolina Temple is in Hopkins, South Carolina, United States. It was announced on September 11, 1998. Ground was broken on December 5, 1998. It was dedicated on October 16, 1999 by Gordon B. Hinckley.

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

Timeline

September 11, 1998Announced
December 5, 1998GroundbreakingGordon T. Watts
September 30, 1999 – October 9, 1999Public open house
October 16, 1999DedicatedBy Gordon B. Hinckley

6 scheduled maintenance closures are recorded between 2025 and 2026. Closure schedules change; confirm on the official site before visiting.

Architecture & details

Elevation above sea level	307 feet
Order of dedication	62nd temple dedicated
Ordinance rooms	1 baptistry · 2 instruction · 2 sealing
Site area	3.6 acres
Floor area	10,700 square feet