Boise Idaho Temple |
27th operating temple |
© 2004, Rick Satterfield. All rights reserved.
Location: 1211 South Cole Road, Boise, Idaho, United States.
Phone Number: 208-322-4422.
Site: 4.8 acres.
Exterior Finish: Light colored marble face with a slate roof.
Temple Design: Modern adaptation of six-spire design.
Number of Rooms: Four ordinance rooms and four sealing.
Total Floor Area: 35,325 square feet.
Announcement: 31 March 1982 Phone Number: 208-322-4422.
Site: 4.8 acres.
Exterior Finish: Light colored marble face with a slate roof.
Temple Design: Modern adaptation of six-spire design.
Number of Rooms: Four ordinance rooms and four sealing.
Total Floor Area: 35,325 square feet.
Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 18 December 1982 by Mark E. Petersen
Public Open House: 1–19 May 1984
Dedication: 25–30 May 1984 by Gordon B. Hinckley
Rededication: 29 May 1987 by James E. Faust (addition only)
Temple Locale
For travelers on Interstate 84, the Boise Idaho Temple is a difficult landmark to miss. Positioned at the I-84 Cole Road Exit, the temple is characterized by its variegated exterior, large sloping roof, and six soaring spires. Adjacent to the north is a meetinghouse. The grounds of the temple are enhanced with numerous mature trees.
Temple Facts
The Boise Idaho Temple was the second temple built in Idaho, following the Idaho Falls Idaho Temple (1945).
