Portland Oregon Temple, exterior
Photo: Michael Whiffen of Altus Photo Design ·CC BY 2.0 ·Wikimedia Commons · resized
Lake Oswego · Oregon · United States

Portland Oregon Temple

DedicatedReference record
Announced
April 7, 1984
Groundbreaking
September 20, 1986
Dedicated
August 19, 1989

Overview

Portland Oregon Temple is in Lake Oswego, Oregon, United States. It was announced on April 7, 1984. Ground was broken on September 20, 1986. It was dedicated on August 19, 1989 by Gordon B. Hinckley.

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

Timeline

  1. April 7, 1984Announced
  2. September 20, 1986GroundbreakingGordon B. Hinckley
  3. June 15, 1989 – July 8, 1989Public open house
  4. August 19, 1989DedicatedBy Gordon B. Hinckley

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

Architecture & details

Elevation above sea level235 feet
Height181 feet
Order of dedication42nd temple dedicated
Ordinance rooms1 baptistry · 4 instruction · 14 sealing
Site area7.3 acres
Floor area80,500 square feet

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

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