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Jacksonville Florida Temple

Announced
2 October 2022
Groundbreaking
24 January 2026
Exterior rendering of the Jacksonville Florida Temple.
Exterior rendering of the Jacksonville Florida Temple.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
A map of the Jacksonville Florida Temple site.
A map of the Jacksonville Florida Temple site.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The location of Jacksonville in relation to the state of Florida.
The location of Jacksonville in relation to the state of Florida.Screenshot from Google Maps
The location of the Jacksonville Florida Temple site in relation to Jacksonville and nearby cities.
The location of the Jacksonville Florida Temple site in relation to Jacksonville and nearby cities.Screenshot from Google Maps

Groundbreaking of the Jacksonville Florida Temple

Ground was broken for the Jacksonville Florida Temple on Jan. 24, 2026, with Elder Massimo De Feo — a General Authority Seventy and first counselor in the United States Southeast Area presidency — presiding. He noted a prophecy from 79 years prior that a temple would be built in Jacksonville.

“This house of the Lord will be a beacon for the community. It will be a symbol of Jesus Christ,” said Elder De Feo. “It will be a symbol of peace, a symbol of unity, a symbol of interfaith dialogue, a symbol that we are all children of Heavenly Father, who loves all of us, regardless of our beliefs.”

Timeline of the Jacksonville Florida Temple

October
02
2022
Announced
Church President Russell M. Nelson announced a temple for Jacksonville, Florida, on Oct. 2, 2022, during October 2022 general conference. It was one of 18 temples announced at the conference — and the fifth for Florida.
January
24
2026
Groundbreaking
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Jacksonville Florida Temple on Jan. 24, 2026. Elder Massimo De Feo, first counselor in the United States Southeast Area presidency, presided over the ceremony.

The Jacksonville Florida Temple was announced by Church President Russell M. Nelson on Oct. 2, 2022. Ground was broken for the temple on Jan. 24, 2026, with Elder Massimo De Feo presiding.

Architecture and Design of the Jacksonville Florida Temple

According to site plans released by the Church on Feb. 20, 2024, the Jacksonville Florida Temple will be a single-story structure of approximately 29,000 square feet. The edifice will stand on a 6.6-acre parcel at 3323 Loretto Road, Jacksonville, Florida.

Architectural renderings of the house of the Lord show an off-white exterior surrounded by rectangular windows and an arched entryway toward the front. A multilevel tower with tall, rectangular windows stands above the center of the building. Flower gardens of various colors will adorn the grounds.

Additional Facts

Fact #1
This will be the fifth Latter-day Saint temple in Florida.
Fact #2
When this house of the Lord was announced, Florida had approximately 160,000 Latter-day Saints among more than 280 congregations.
Fact #3
The closest temple to Jacksonville is currently the Orlando Florida Temple, a distance of approximately 125 miles away to the south.
Fact #4
The first stake organized in Florida — in Jacksonville in 1947 — was also the first stake organized in the South.
Fact #5
Prior to his call to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Elder Charles A. Callis presided over the Southern States Mission for 25 years. In his later years, he expressed the desire to see an organization of a stake in the South. At age 81, he returned in 1947 to “his beloved Jacksonville” and organized the first stake. Two days later, still in Jacksonville, Elder Callis died.
Fact #6
Latter-day Saints in the greater Jacksonville area reach out in fellowship to the community each year through the annual OneJax Interfaith Thanksgiving Gratitude Service. Joining with people of many faith groups, Church members join in inspirational messages and music. In November 2023, Sarah Warner Miller wrote on Facebook, “We are so grateful for our community friends and neighbors across the faith spectrum.”
Fact #7
Ground was broken for the Jacksonville temple just five months after another groundbreaking in Florida, for the Tampa Florida Temple. This marked the first time that two Florida temples were in their construction phase at the same time.
Fact #8
The Jacksonville temple had the first temple groundbreaking of 2026.

Quick Facts

Announced
2 October 2022
Groundbreaking
24 January 2026
GROUNDBREAKING PRESIDED BY
Elder Massimo De Feo
Location

3323 Loretto Road
Jacksonville, Florida
United States

Appointments
View schedule and book online

Additional Facts

Fact #1
This will be the fifth Latter-day Saint temple in Florida.
Fact #2
When this house of the Lord was announced, Florida had approximately 160,000 Latter-day Saints among more than 280 congregations.
Fact #3
The closest temple to Jacksonville is currently the Orlando Florida Temple, a distance of approximately 125 miles away to the south.
Fact #4
The first stake organized in Florida — in Jacksonville in 1947 — was also the first stake organized in the South.
Fact #5
Prior to his call to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Elder Charles A. Callis presided over the Southern States Mission for 25 years. In his later years, he expressed the desire to see an organization of a stake in the South. At age 81, he returned in 1947 to “his beloved Jacksonville” and organized the first stake. Two days later, still in Jacksonville, Elder Callis died.
Fact #6
Latter-day Saints in the greater Jacksonville area reach out in fellowship to the community each year through the annual OneJax Interfaith Thanksgiving Gratitude Service. Joining with people of many faith groups, Church members join in inspirational messages and music. In November 2023, Sarah Warner Miller wrote on Facebook, “We are so grateful for our community friends and neighbors across the faith spectrum.”
Fact #7
Ground was broken for the Jacksonville temple just five months after another groundbreaking in Florida, for the Tampa Florida Temple. This marked the first time that two Florida temples were in their construction phase at the same time.
Fact #8
The Jacksonville temple had the first temple groundbreaking of 2026.