Vancouver Washington Temple

Vancouver Washington Temple
Site announced
Number	331
Site	15.11 acres (6.11 ha)
Floor area	43,000 sq ft (4,000 m2)
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Additional information
Announced	1 October 2023, by Russell M. Nelson [1] [2]
Location	Camas, Washington, United States
Geographic coordinates	45°36′27″N122°28′10″W / 45.6075°N 122.4695°W / 45.6075; -122.4695
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The Vancouver Washington Temple is a planned temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to be built on the border of Vancouver and Camas, Washington. ^[3] When completed, it will be the sixth temple built in Washington, and the second in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. ^[4]

History

The intent to construct a temple was announced by church president Russell M. Nelson on October 1, 2023, during the church's general conference. ^{[5] [6]}

The location of the temple, on a 15.11 acre site at SE 20th Street and SE Bybee Road, which straddles the border of Camas and Vancouver, was announced on February 26, 2024. ^[7] The church announced the temple would be multistory and approximately 43,000 square feet. ^[8] The site is located in a primarily undeveloped area about 1/3 mile from a residential area.

On September 3, 2024, the church released a rendering of the temple. ^[9]

On March 10, 2025, the church announced approval and necessary permits to begin early construction had been granted. This includes plans to clear land, install utilities, and realign SE Bybee Road to "better accommodate temple construction." ^{[10] [11]}

See also

• LDS Church portal

• Comparison of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by geographic region
• Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints)
• Architecture of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Washington
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Oregon

References

1. Where the 20 new Latter-day Saint temples will be built as Russell Nelson’s record tally continues to rise, Salt Lake Tribune, 1 October 2023
2. "The Church of Jesus Christ Will Build 20 New Temples", Newsroom, LDS Church, 1 October 2023
3. "Site location released for Vancouver Washington Temple". Church News. 2024-02-26. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
4. "Mormon church plans to build Camas temple". Camas-Washougal Post-Record. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
5. "The Church of Jesus Christ Will Build 20 New Temples". newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org. 2023-10-01. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
6. "LDS church president announces plans to build 20 new temples worldwide". FOX 13 News Utah (KSTU). 2023-10-01. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
7. Houck, Michael (2024-02-26). "Church releases location for Vancouver Washington Temple, renderings for England, US temples". KSLTV.com. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
8. "Site location released for Vancouver Washington Temple". Church News. 2024-02-26. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
9. lacamas (2024-09-04). "LDS Church Releases Vancouver WA Temple Exterior Rendering". Lacamas Magazine. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
10. "Pre-groundbreaking site work begins for Vancouver Washington Temple". Church News. 2025-03-10. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
11. "Preliminary Work Begins on Vancouver Washington Temple Site". newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org. 2025-03-10. Retrieved 2025-03-11.