Sunday, October 16, 2016

Vacation Day 5 - Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple

Posted by Daisy at Sunday, October 16, 2016

Starting on Day 5 when we visited the Baton Rouge 
Louisiana Temple in the morning.







Announcement:  14 October 1998 

Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:  8 May 1999 by Monte J. Brough

Public Open House:  1–8 July 2000 
Dedication:  16 July 2000 by Gordon B. Hinckley



Site:  6.3 acres (including adjoining meetinghouse).

Exterior Finish:  Imperial Danby White marble from Vermont.
Ordinance Rooms:  Two ordinance rooms (two-stage progressive) and two sealing.
Total Floor Area:  10,700 square feet.



Temple Facts
The Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple was the first temple built in Louisiana.