Kirtland Temple
Historic Latter Day Saint temple in Ohio. Added to the National Register in 1969, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
The Kirtland Temple, located in Kirtland, Ohio, is the first temple built by adherents of the Latter Day Saint movement, also known as Mormons, dedicated in March 1836. Joseph Smith, the movement's founder, directed the construction following a series of reported revelations, and the temple showcases a blend of Federal, Greek Revival, and Gothic Revival architectural styles. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1969 and named a National Historic Landmark in 1977. The temple is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Prior to March 5, 2024, the temple was owned and operated by Community of Christ for over a century.
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | 9020 Chillicothe Rd., Kirtland, OH |
| County | Lake County |
| Listed | Jun 4, 1969 |
| Listed for | Science, Architecture, Religion |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | House of the Lord |
| Reference number | 69000145 |
| Type of place | temple |
| Style | Neoclassicism |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 building |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | 9020 Chillicothe Rd., Kirtland, OH |
| Website | churchofjesuschrist.org/learn/locations/historic-kirtland ↗ |
| Coordinates | 41.6254° N, 81.3620° W · Directions ↗ |
| Nearest national park unit | James A Garfield National Historic Site · 3 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Cuyahoga Valley National Park Picnic Shelters 29 miles |
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Drawings & photographs
Measured drawings and photographs from the Library of Congress. Public domain. All 5 records ↗
Map
Nearby in Lake County
Local history books for Lake County
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Guidebooks to historic places and travel in Ohio
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Reference
Questions people ask
When was Kirtland Temple listed on the National Register?
Jun 4, 1969. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Can I visit Kirtland Temple?
Yes. Kirtland Temple is recorded as open to the public, and hours are on the official website.
Source: Official website
Where is Kirtland Temple?
9020 Chillicothe Rd., Kirtland, Lake County, Ohio. The nearest national park unit is James A Garfield National Historic Site, 3 miles away.
Are there historic photographs or drawings of Kirtland Temple?
Yes. The Historic American Buildings Survey at the Library of Congress has drawings or photographs of it.
Source: Library of Congress
Where is the nomination form for Kirtland Temple?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Kirtland Temple?
One federal campground is within reach, Cuyahoga Valley National Park Picnic Shelters, 29 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Kirtland Temple?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 4G LTE at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 69000145. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA. Drawings and photographs are Historic American Buildings Survey records at the Library of Congress, public domain.