Idaho Falls Idaho Temple

DedicatedReference record

Announced: March 3, 1937
Groundbreaking: December 19, 1939
Dedicated: September 23, 1945
Rededicated: June 4, 2017

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Overview

Idaho Falls Idaho Temple is in Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States. It was announced on March 3, 1937. Ground was broken on December 19, 1939. It was dedicated on September 23, 1945 by George Albert Smith.

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

Timeline

March 3, 1937Announced
December 19, 1939GroundbreakingDavid Smith
October 19, 1940Site dedicatedBy David O. McKay
September 23, 1945DedicatedBy George Albert Smith
April 22, 2017 – May 20, 2017Public open house
June 4, 2017RededicatedBy Henry B. Eyring

15 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	4,716 feet
Height	156 feet
Order of dedication	8th temple dedicated
Ordinance rooms	1 baptistry · 4 instruction · 7 sealing
Site area	8.28 acres
Floor area	85,624 square feet

Facilities (as of October 22, 2026; these change): Temple clothing rental · Visitors’ center