St. Louis Missouri Temple

The St. Louis Missouri Temple is the 50th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). It is located in Town and Country, Missouri, a St. Louis suburb.

History
LDS Church president Gordon B. Hinckley broke ground for the temple on October 30, 1993. A public open house was held April 26 – May 17, 1997. The temple was dedicated on June 1, 1997.

The temple has a total of 58749 sqft, four ordinance rooms, and four sealing rooms. It has a white granite exterior and a 150 ft spire topped with a gold-leafed statue of the angel Moroni, which stands at approximately 8.5 ft.