The Columbia South Carolina Temple is the 62nd operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). The temple is located in Hopkins, South Carolina because of its central location within the state. The building is set in a residential neighborhood and surrounded by native loblolly pine and oak trees. The grounds are landscaped with the area's natural flora including myrtle, holly, mums, and dogwood trees. The exterior of the temple is gray granite and features art glass windows. The temple has the traditional lone spire topped by a gold-plated angel Moroni. History A groundbreaking ceremony for the Columbia South Carolina Temple was held on December 5, 1998. Before its dedication, about 20,000 people toured the temple during an open house. The temple was dedicated the October 15–16, 1999 by LDS Church president Gordon B. Hinckley. The Columbia South Carolina Temple has a total of , two ordinance rooms, and two sealing rooms. In 2020, the Columbia South Carolina Temple was closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Gallery See 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 South Carolina References Additional reading External links Columbia South Carolina Temple Official site Columbia South Carolina Temple at ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org 20th-century Latter Day Saint temples Buildings and structures in Columbia, South Carolina Latter Day Saint movement in South Carolina Temples (LDS Church) completed in 1999 Temples (LDS Church) in the United States Religious buildings and structures in South Carolina 1999 establishments in South Carolina