Billings Montana Temple
| Billings Montana Temple | ||||
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Interactive map of Billings Montana Temple | ||||
| Number | 66 | |||
| Dedication | November 20, 1999, by Gordon B. Hinckley | |||
| Site | 10 acres (4.0 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 33,800 ft2 (3,140 m2) | |||
| Height | 120 ft (37 m) | |||
| Official website • News & images | ||||
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| Announced | August 30, 1996, by Gordon B. Hinckley | |||
| Groundbreaking | March 30, 1998, by Hugh W. Pinnock | |||
| Open house | October 8–23, 1999 | |||
| Current president | Vernan Grant Hogge | |||
| Designed by | CTA Architects Engineers | |||
| Location | Billings, Montana, United States | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 45°48′1.818000″N 108°38′21.80400″W / 45.80050500000°N 108.6393900000°W | |||
| Exterior finish | Wyoming white dolomite precast concrete | |||
| Temple design | Classic modern, single-spire design | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 2 (two-stage progressive) | |||
| Sealing rooms | 3 | |||
| Clothing rental | Yes | |||
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The Billings Montana Temple is the 66th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and is located in Billings, Montana, United States. The intent to construct the temple was announced on August 16, 1996, by church president Gordon B. Hinckley. It was the first temple constructed in the state and serves church members in Montana and northern Wyoming.
Located on a 10-acre site atop the Rimrocks, a 300-foot sandstone cliff formation, the temple overlooks the Yellowstone River Valley. Designed by CTA Architects Engineers, the building features a single spire rising from a tiered tower, constructed with Wyoming white dolomite. Its 33,800-square-foot interior includes two ordinance rooms, three sealing rooms, and a baptistry.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on March 30, 1998, and Hugh W. Pinnock, a church general authority, presiding. After construction was completed, a public open house was held from October 8 to 23, 1999, the temple was dedicated by Hinckley on November 20–21, 1999, in eight sessions.