Seattle Washington Temple

DedicatedReference record

Announced: November 15, 1975
Groundbreaking: May 27, 1978
Dedicated: November 17, 1980

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Overview

Seattle Washington Temple is in Bellevue, Washington, United States. It was announced on November 15, 1975. Ground was broken on May 27, 1978. It was dedicated on November 17, 1980 by Spencer W. Kimball.

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

Timeline

November 15, 1975Announced
May 27, 1978GroundbreakingMarion G. Romney
October 7, 1980 – November 8, 1980Public open house
November 17, 1980DedicatedBy Spencer W. Kimball

14 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	412 feet
Height	179 feet
Order of dedication	19th temple dedicated
Ordinance rooms	1 baptistry · 4 instruction · 13 sealing
Site area	23.5 acres
Floor area	110,000 square feet

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