Washington D.C. Temple

DedicatedDetailed profile

Announced: November 15, 1968
Groundbreaking: December 7, 1968
Dedicated: November 19, 1974
Rededicated: August 14, 2022

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Overview

The Washington D.C. Temple was announced and begun in 1968, dedicated in 1974, and rededicated in 2022 after a major renovation. Its 52-acre site supports a 156,558-square-foot building clad in Alabama white marble, with six gold spires and a tall central composition. The renovation kept the building's midcentury identity while updating systems, accessibility, and stained-glass presentation.

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

Timeline

November 15, 1968Announced
December 7, 1968GroundbreakingHugh B. Brown
November 19, 1974DedicatedBy Spencer W. Kimball
April 28, 2022 – June 11, 2022Public open house
August 14, 2022RededicatedBy Russell M. Nelson

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

Notable facts

ArchitectureThe temple is a six-spire design that later influenced the visual language of related temples.
Distinctive featureThe temple has six gold spires and was described in the fact sheet as the Church's tallest temple at dedication.
Nearby historyPalmyra historic sites, Kirtland Temple, Nauvoo historic sites, Washington D.C. area civic landmarks.

Architecture & details

Elevation above sea level	289 feet
Height	288 feet
Order of dedication	16th temple dedicated
Ordinance rooms	1 baptistry · 6 instruction · 10 sealing
Site area	52 acres
Floor area	156,558 square feet
Exterior	Alabama white marble from Sylacauga, Alabama.
Renovation architect	John McConkie and CRSA Architects are identified for the renovation design.