Kona Hawaii Temple

Kona Hawaii Temple is the seventieth temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is the second church temple in Hawaii following the Laie Hawaii Temple, the fifth oldest in the world. Located in the town of Kailua-Kona on the island of Hawai‘i, the site of Kona Hawaii Temple was dedicated on March 13, 1999. The structure itself was constructed in concrete, white marble and some native materials. Architects used a simple classical design featuring a single spire. The completion and official dedication was celebrated on January 23, 2000 by LDS Church President Gordon B. Hinckley.

ee also

* 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)
*The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hawaii

External links

* [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-106-1,00.html Official LDS Kona Hawaii Temple page]
* [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/kona/ Kona Hawaii Temple page]