LDS Church Promotes Ohio’s Historic Kirtland Temple Before New Temple Dedication

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints purchased the historic Kirtland Temple in Ohio from the Community of Christ two years ago and now offers guided tours. Elder Brian Garner leads visitors through the early‑19th‑century building, the first temple erected by Joseph Smith’s early followers, highlighting its role in Mormon history.

The renewed interest in the Kirtland site coincides with the LDS Church’s preparation to dedicate its newest U.S. temple in a Cleveland suburb, marking a contrast between the movement’s oldest and newest sacred structures in the state.