Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Temple

The Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) under construction in the Cranberry Township suburb of Pittsburgh. The intent to construct the temple was announced on April 5, 2020, during the general conference by church president Russell M. Nelson.[2] The temple is the church's second in the state of Pennsylvania, and the first temple in the western part of the state.[3]

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Temple
Under construction
Number209
Site5.8 acres (2.3 ha)
Floor area32,000 sq ft (3,000 m2)
Official website • News & images
Additional information
Announced5 April 2020, by Russell M. Nelson[1]
Groundbreaking21 August 2021, by Randall K. Bennett
LocationCranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States
Geographic coordinates40°41′39″N 80°08′28″W
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms2
Sealing rooms2
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History

On January 20, 2021, the LDS Church announced the temple would be built on the 2000 block of Powell Road in Cranberry. This location places the temple on a 5.8 acre site next to an existing church meetinghouse.[4]

Ground was broken for the temple on August 23, 2021. Local community leaders were present for the ceremonies which were presided over by Randall K. Bennett, a church general authority.

See also
Temples in the Mid-Atlantic States ()
  • = Operating
  • = Under construction
  • = Announced
  • = Temporarily Closed
  • = Historical/Efforts Suspended

References
  1. "Prophet Announces Eight New Temples at General Conference: The Church will build its first temple in the Middle East", Newsroom, LDS Church, April 5, 2020
  2. Walch, Tad. "President Nelson announces 8 new temples, including locations in Congo, Dubai and Shanghai". Deseret.com. Deseret News. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
  3. Smith, Peter. "Latter-day Saints planning to build Pittsburgh temple". post-gazette.com. Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
  4. Pyda, Derek. "Ground broken for Mormon temple". cranberryeagle.com. Cranberry Eagle. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
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