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Temple Site
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National Register of Historic Places

Temple Site

Also known as Mormon Temple Site

On the National Register since 197056 years
Listed 1970Independence
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About Temple Site

Temple Site, at Lexington Ave. and River Blvd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 22, 1970. It was among the first 3 of Independence’s 26 listings. The Register lists it for its religion, at the national level. The listing covers 9.9 acres.

What it isGeographical location important in Latter Day Saint history. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 24 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes

Lexington Ave. and River Blvd., Independence · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Temple SiteStart here
  2. 2Harry S Truman National Historic SiteEclectic Victorian · 0.2 mi on
  3. 3Harry S Truman National Historic Site (Boundary Increase)Late Victorian · 0.2 mi on
  4. 4Truman, Harry S, Historic DistrictDistrict · next door
  5. 5Owens-McCoy HouseBuilding · 0.2 mi on
Around it

5 more Register listings within half a mile

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

BOverfelt-Campbell-Johnston HouseEarly Gothic Revival0.3 miBMissouri Pacific DepotBuilt 19130.4 miBCharles Minor HouseItalianate0.4 miBBingham-Waggoner House and EstateItalianate0.5 miBTrinity Episcopal ChurchEarly English Gothic0.5 mi

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Questions about Temple Site

Is Temple Site on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Sep 22, 1970 (Register number 70000334).

Is Temple Site a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Missouri has 35 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Truman, Harry S, Historic District, 0.4 miles away.

Can you visit Temple Site?

It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.

Where can I read the history of Temple Site?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 24 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63819477 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.