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Groundbreaking of the Burley Idaho Temple
During the groundbreaking ceremony of the Burley Idaho Temple, Elder Brent H. Nielson of the Presidency of the Seventy said, “As we symbolically turn this ground today to begin the construction of this temple, may each of us symbolically turn our hearts to our Father in Heaven and let Him know of our gratitude that a temple is coming to this community.”Elder Nielson was born and raised in Burley, Idaho, and felt grateful to be the one to preside over the groundbreaking of the city’s new temple on June 4, 2022. He said, “It was just a few hundred yards from here where I learned to ... love and enjoy life and the wonderful abundance that the Lord has blessed all who reside in this beautiful Magic Valley.”
Timeline of the Burley Idaho Temple
April
04
2021
Announced
During April 2021 general conference, President Russell M. Nelson announced a house of the Lord for Burley, Idaho. It was announced along with 19 other temples, which had been the most locations announced at one time.
June
04
2022
Groundbreaking
The groundbreaking ceremony for the Burley Idaho Temple was held on June 4, 2022. The ceremony was presided over by Elder Brent H. Nielson, of the Seventy.
President Russell M. Nelson announced a temple for Burley, Idaho, on April 4, 2021. The year after, a groundbreaking ceremony was held on June 4, 2022, with Elder Brent H. Nielson of the Seventy presiding.
The artistic rendering of the temple features a structure and style similar to the temple in its neighboring city — Twin Falls, Idaho. Various trees and bushes will fill the Burley temple’s landscape.
Architecture and Design of the Burley Idaho Temple
The Burley Idaho Temple will include two stories in a 38,600-square-foot structure. The temple will stand on 10.1 acres and is approximately half a mile southwest of the Snake River.The artistic rendering of the temple features a structure and style similar to the temple in its neighboring city — Twin Falls, Idaho. Various trees and bushes will fill the Burley temple’s landscape.
Groundbreaking Photos of the Burley Idaho Temple
Quick Facts
Announced
4 April 2021
Groundbreaking
4 June 2022
Groundbreaking Presided by
Location
40 S. 150 E.
Burley, Idaho 83318
United States
Appointments
Additional Facts
Fact #1
This will be the seventh Latter-day Saint temple in Idaho. It will also be the second temple in the Magic Valley area.
Fact #2
Once dedicated, this will be the southernmost temple in Idaho.
Fact #3
Latter-day Saints in Burley currently travel to the Twin Falls Idaho Temple, a drive of around 45 minutes.
Fact #4
Elder David B. Haight, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles from 1976 to 2004, was born in Oakley, Idaho, a city in the Burley temple’s proposed temple district.
Additional Facts
Fact #1
This will be the seventh Latter-day Saint temple in Idaho. It will also be the second temple in the Magic Valley area.
Fact #2
Once dedicated, this will be the southernmost temple in Idaho.
Fact #3
Latter-day Saints in Burley currently travel to the Twin Falls Idaho Temple, a drive of around 45 minutes.
Fact #4
Elder David B. Haight, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles from 1976 to 2004, was born in Oakley, Idaho, a city in the Burley temple’s proposed temple district.