Palmyra New York Temple

DedicatedDetailed profile

Announced: February 21, 1999
Groundbreaking: May 25, 1999
Dedicated: April 6, 2000

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Overview

The Palmyra New York Temple is a history-centered temple in western New York, near the Smith Family Farm and other early Church-history locations. Its independently sourced milestone chain runs from the 1999 announcement and groundbreaking to the April 6, 2000 dedication. The building is a compact 10,700-square-foot structure clad in Bethel white granite, and its dedication date was intentionally associated with the anniversary of the Church's organization.

Detailed profile. This page includes an editorial history drawn from verified facts.

Timeline

February 21, 1999Announced
May 25, 1999GroundbreakingGordon B. Hinckley
March 25, 2000 – April 1, 2000Public open house
April 6, 2000DedicatedBy Gordon B. Hinckley

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

Notable facts

The siteSite is described as being on the east end of the original Smith Family Farm.
Dedicated byGordon B. Hinckley.
DedicationThe dedication occurred 170 years after the Church was organized.
Nearby historySmith Family Farm, Sacred Grove, Hill Cumorah area.

Architecture & details

Exterior	Bethel white granite
Elevation above sea level	578 feet
Order of dedication	77th temple dedicated
Ordinance rooms	1 baptistry · 2 instruction · 2 sealing
Site area	5 acres
Floor area	10,700 square feet