Medford Oregon Temple facts for kids

Medford Oregon Temple
Number	79	edit data
Dedicated	Quick facts for kids April 16, 2000 (April 16, 2000) by James E. Faust
Site	2 acres (0.8 hectares)
Floor area	10,700 sq ft (990 m2)
Height	71 ft (22 m)
Preceded by	Fresno California Temple
Followed by	Memphis Tennessee Temple
Official website: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/details/medford-oregon-temple • News & images
Additional information Announced March 15, 1999 Groundbreaking May 20, 1999 by D. Lee Tobler Open House March 24–31, 2000 Designed by Dan Park , Church A&E Services, Joseph E. Marty, Architect Location 3900 Grant Road Central Point, Oregon United States Exterior finish Gray granite quarried from Mount Airy, North Carolina Temple design Classic modern, single-spire design Ordinance rooms 2 (two-stage progressive sessions) Sealing rooms 2 Clothing rental Not available Cafeteria Not available Visitors' center Not available

The Medford Oregon Temple is a special building used by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is the 79th temple built and used by the Church. Temples are important places where members of the Church go to make promises to God and learn more about their faith.

This temple is located in Oregon, a state in the United States. It sits between two other temples: one in Oakland, California, and another in Portland, Oregon. As of 2010, the Medford Oregon Temple served many local church groups, called "stakes," in parts of northern California and Oregon.

History of the Temple

The plan to build the Medford Oregon Temple was first announced on March 27, 1999. This was an exciting announcement for members of the Church in the area.

Before the temple was officially opened, it had an "open house." During this time, nearly 35,000 people visited the building. They came to see inside the temple and learn about its purpose. On April 16, 2000, the temple was officially dedicated. This special ceremony was led by James E. Faust, who was a leader in the Church's First Presidency at the time.

The Medford Oregon Temple is a beautiful building. It has a total floor area of about 10,700 square feet (994 square meters). Inside, there are two special rooms called "ordinance rooms" and two "sealing rooms." These rooms are used for important ceremonies and teachings within the Church.