Ohio gains newest temple alongside nation's oldest
August 12, 2026 at 5:05 PM MT · via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
Ohio now has one of the Church's newest temples alongside the nation's oldest, ABC News reported August 6. The state's temple history spans from the historic Kirtland Temple to modern construction.
The Kirtland Temple, built in the 1830s and now owned by Community of Christ, represents early Latter-day Saint history. Ohio's newest temple reflects ongoing Church growth and temple construction in areas with historical significance to the faith.
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