Kirtland in Lake County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Kirtland Temple

Built 1833-1836

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 6, 2024

1. Kirtland Temple Marker

Inscription. “House of the Lord” Joseph Smith, Jr. called this building in his dedicatory prayer March 27 1836. The solemn, massive, weather- stained structure stands today as a memorial to Smith's followers who sacrificed their worldly goods to build of local materials this impressive Gothic Revival and Classic style temple.

Erected 1966 by The Architects Society of Ohio • The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 3-43.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks, and the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is March 27, 1836.

Location. 41° 37.51′ N, 81° 21.708′ W. Marker is in Kirtland, Ohio, in Lake County. It is on Chillicothe Road (Ohio Route 306) south of Maple Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9020 Chillicothe Rd, Willoughby OH 44094, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Cleveland,

on the Lake Erie Shore,

and

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in the Western Reserve.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Kirtland Temple (a few steps from this marker); Sidney and Phoebe Rigdon Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Faith, Family, Community, and Industry (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kirtland Schoolhouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Mormon Community (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of the Whitney and Gilbert Livery Stable (approx. ¼ mile away); Baptisms on the East Branch of the Chagrin River (approx. ¼ mile away); Tannery (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kirtland.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Kirtland Temple (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . .
1. Kirtland Temple.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 6, 2024

2. Kirtland Temple Marker

Wikipedia entry on the temple, the first built by adherents of the Latter Day Saint movement. (Submitted on December 4, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Kirtland Temple. National Register of Historic Places nomination for the temple, which was listed in 1966 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977. (Prepared by Carolyn Pitts, National Park Service; via National Park Service) (Submitted on December 4, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Kirtland Temple NRoHP Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 2, 2026

3. Kirtland Temple NRoHP Plaque

Kirtland Temple Name Stone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 2, 2026

4. Kirtland Temple Name Stone

Kirtland Temple image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dan Snavely, July 15, 2024

5. Kirtland Temple

Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 162 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 4, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3, 4. submitted on May 7, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 5. submitted on July 2, 2024, by Dan Snavely of Columbus, Ohio.