St. Louis Missouri Temple

DedicatedReference record

Announced: December 29, 1990
Groundbreaking: October 30, 1993
Dedicated: June 1, 1997

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Overview

St. Louis Missouri Temple is in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. It was announced on December 29, 1990. Ground was broken on October 30, 1993. It was dedicated on June 1, 1997 by Gordon B. Hinckley.

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

Timeline

December 29, 1990Announced
October 30, 1993GroundbreakingGordon B. Hinckley
April 26, 1997 – May 24, 1997Public open house
June 1, 1997DedicatedBy Gordon B. Hinckley

12 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	581 feet
Height	150 feet
Order of dedication	50th temple dedicated
Ordinance rooms	1 baptistry · 4 instruction · 4 sealing
Site area	14 acres
Floor area	58,749 square feet

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