Las Vegas Nevada Temple
temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Sunrise Manor, Nevada, United States
The Las Vegas Nevada Temple is the 43rd operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). The temple was announced in April 1984.
The temple has six spires, one of which is topped by an angel Moroni statue. This temple was designed by Tate & Snyder. A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on November 30, 1985, conducted by Gordon B. Hinckley. Reflecting the Church's dedication to sacred spaces, the Las Vegas Nevada Temple reflects its deep-rooted commitment to spiritual practices and community enrichment.
History
The temple was announced by Hinckley on April 7, 1984. The site for the temple was selected due to its significance to the church and the local community.
Located in the Sunrise Manor CDP near Las Vegas, Nevada, the temple sits on 10.3 acres (4.2 ha) of land at the base of Frenchman Mountain. A groundbreaking ceremony and site dedication for the temple were held in November 1985.
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The strongest evidence will usually combine a dated visual record with documents produced by the authority responsible for the place. The source revision retrieved here is dated Sep 4, 2026. The linked authority identifier is Q6492606. VIAF identifies the subject as 37150083946514941426. The Library of Congress control number is no2017092251. Authority coordinates are 36.175, -115.020. 2 of 5 selected statements include explicit references; 2 carry qualifiers and 0 use preferred rank. The first chronological checks are 1984 and 1985.
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