Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints


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Oklahoma City Oklahoma Temple

95th dedicated temple in operation
Oklahoma City Oklahoma Temple

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Address

12030 N Mustang Rd
Yukon, Oklahoma  73099-9801
United States
Telephone:  (+1) 405-373-2309

Services

NO visitors' center open to the public
NO arrival center available
NO patron housing available
NO distribution center on site or nearby (Store Locator)

Announcement: 

14 March 1999

Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 

3 July 1999 by Rex D. Pinegar

Public Open House: 

8–22 July 2000

Dedication: 

30 July 2000 by James E. Faust

Public Open House: 

24 April–1 May 2019

Rededication: 

19 May 2019 by Henry B. Eyring

Site: 

1 acres  |  0.4 hectares

Exterior Finish: 

Beige limestone

Architectural Features: 

Single attached spire with an angel Moroni statue

Ordinance Rooms: 

Two instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), two sealing rooms, and one baptistry

Total Floor Area: 

10,890 square feet  |  1,012 square meters

Height: 

83 feet 9 inches  |  25.5 meters

Elevation: 

1,202 feet  |  366 meters

Temple History

The Oklahoma City Oklahoma Temple was the first temple built in Oklahoma.

The Oklahoma City Oklahoma Temple closed on October 15, 2017, for an extensive renovation project that altered the exterior appearance of the building and fully upgraded the interior. It was rededicated on Sunday, May 19, 2019, by President Henry B. Eyring, who was the second counselor in the First Presidency.


Groundbreaking Ceremony

During the groundbreaking ceremony for the Oklahoma City Oklahoma Temple, Elder Rex D. Pinegar of the Seventy and president of the North America Southwest Area declared that turning the ceremonial shovelful of soil during groundbreaking services is symbolic of "turning our lives over to Christ and keeping His commandments." He also recognized the role that having a temple in an area plays in aiding members to develop their faith and build strong families. Additionally, the temple's presence will help the youth of the temple district to see their future clearly and understand what the Lord expects of them.

During his remarks, Elder Pinegar also referred to the deadly tornado that struck Oklahoma City on May 3. After the tornado, he toured the devastated areas and saw little standing but the people, which manifested their faith. He mentioned the pure motivations of Church members who reached out to help others simply because they wanted to help.

Also speaking during the groundbreaking services was Elder J. Michael Moeller, an Area Authority Seventy. Elder Moeller spoke of the tragedies that have occurred in Oklahoma City in the last few years including the federal building bombing in April 1995. It will be a great blessing to have a temple in this area, he added. In addition, he explained how Isaiah opened his writings by talking about temples and that Daniel spoke of a stone cut out of the mountain without hands that would fill the whole earth. This temple is part of that stone, he said.1


  1. "Ground broken for first temple in Oklahoma," Church News 10 Jul. 1999.