Casper Wyoming Temple

The intent to build the temple was announced on April 4, 2021, by church president Russell M. Nelson, during general conference.[4] A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on October 9, 2021, conducted by Gifford Nielsen, a church general authority.[6] The site for the temple was announced on June 10, 2021, “as a 9.5-acre property at the corner of Wyoming Boulevard (Highway 258) and Eagle Drive in a developing area of southwest Casper near the highway to martin’s Cove.”[3] On October 9, 2021, a groundbreaking ceremony took place marking the commencement of construction, with Gifford Nielsen presiding and local church members and community leaders attending.[5] The building has a traditional Latter-day Saint temple design which reflects the cultural heritage of Casper and its spiritual significance to the church.[3] The design has elements representing Latter-day Saint symbolism, providing spiritual meaning to the temple's appearance and function.
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