The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Ohio

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Ohio refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and its members in Ohio. The official church membership as a percentage of general population was 0.52% in 2014. According to the 2014 Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life survey, roughly 1% of Ohioans self-identify themselves most closely with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The LDS Church is the 14th largest denomination in Ohio.

Stakes are located in Akron, Cincinnati (3), Cleveland, Columbus (4), Dayton (3), Kirtland, Toledo, Youngstown, and Zanesville.

History
Kirtland, Ohio, became LDS Church headquarters from 1831 to 1838 and at its peak, Kirtland was home to 3,200 members.

In 1979, the Church acquired the Newel K. Whitney store, which is now a popular historic site. About 100,000 people, mostly church members, visit the site annually and it was given a $15 million facelift to renovate and rebuild 10 buildings.

Stakes
As of August 2023, the following stakes ware located in Ohio:

Historic Sites
Many of the church's historic sites in Ohio are in the northeastern part of the state. This includes Kirtland, where the church was headquartered in the 1830s.
 * Amherst, Ohio
 * East Branch of the Chagrin River
 * Fairport Harbor
 * Hyrum Smith home
 * Joseph Smith Properties
 * Kirtland Flats Schoolhouse
 * Kirtland Historic North Cemetery
 * Kirtland Temple and Visitors’ Center
 * Kirtland Visitors Center for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
 * John Johnson Farm near Hiram, Ohio
 * Morley Farm in Kirtland, Ohio
 * Newel K. and Elizabeth Ann Whitney Home
 * N. K. Whitney & Co. Store
 * Orange Township
 * Sawmill and Ashery in Kirtland
 * Stannard Quarry near Kirtland, Ohio
 * Thompson Township
 * Kirtland Camp Historical Marker near Dayton, Ohio

Missions

 * Ohio Cincinnati Mission
 * Ohio Columbus Mission

Temples
The Kirtland Temple was used by the main body of the church from 1836 to 1838. Unlike current operating LDS temples, the Kirtland Temple was used primarily for religious meetings rather than ordinance work. At the time of construction, none of the ordinances associated with LDS temple worship, such as baptism by proxy, had been instituted. Operated by Community of Christ for over a century, the LDS Church acquired the Kirtland Temple in March 2024. A contract between the two churches stipulates that it will remain open to the public for a minimum of 15 years.

The Columbus Ohio Temple was dedicated on September 4, 1999, by President Gordon B. Hinckley.

The Cleveland Ohio Temple was announced on April 3, 2022, by President Russell M. Nelson.

The Cincinnati Ohio Temple was announced on April 7, 2024, by President Russell M. Nelson. The temple site has not yet been announced.