Kirtland Temple
A National Historic Landmark

Kirtland Temple History

1830-18441845-1880 1881-1959
1960-Present

1881-1959: A Time of Splendor

 

The Early Lower Court
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 The Kirtland Community of Christ congregation met in the temple occasionally by 1874, and regularly by 1886, for worship services, classes, conferences, and business meetings. In addition to serving as a house of worship, the temple has continued to be an important part of the Kirtland community as it hosted temperance lectures, high school baccalaureates, and community Thanksgiving services. Tours of the historic structure began with the founding members in the 1830s and have continued throughout temple history. As visitors increase through the years, Kirtland Temple continues to receive historic and architectural recognition, including designation as a National Historic Landmark.
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The Kirtland Temple 1891
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The Kirtland Temple Early Twentieth Century
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Kirtland, Ohio 44094
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