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

Kirtland Temple

— Historic Kirtland Historic Site —

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 2, 2026

1. Kirtland Temple Marker

Inscription. "Establish a house, even a house of prayer, a house of fasting, a house of faith, a house of learning, a house of glory, a house of order, a house of God" (Doctrine and Covenants 88:119). The Lord Jesus Christ gave this command to members of His restored Church in 1832.

In response, Church members of all ages united to build this temple under the direction of their prophet, Joseph Smith.

Local member Eliza R. Snow said, "With very little capital except brain, bone and sinew, combined with unwavering trust in God, men, women, and even children, worked with their might.... Their energies were stimulated by the prospect of participating in the blessing of a house built by the direction of the Most High and accepted by him."

The temple was dedicated on March 27, 1836. At the dedication and in the days following, many Church members enjoyed powerful spiritual experiences in the temple. Jesus Christ visited the temple on April 3, 1836, accepting it as His house.

This site was owned and maintained by Community of Christ until 2024.

Erected by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Topics and series. This

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historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 27, 1836.

Location. 41° 37.512′ N, 81° 21.716′ W. Marker is in Kirtland, Ohio, in Lake County. It is at the intersection of Chillicothe Road and Maple Street, on the right when traveling south on Chillicothe Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9020 Chillicothe Road, Willoughby OH 44094, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Cleveland,

on the Lake Erie Shore,

and 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

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 2, 2026

2. Kirtland Temple Marker

marker); Sidney and Phoebe Rigdon Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Faith, Family, Community, and Industry (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kirtland Schoolhouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of the Whitney and Gilbert Livery Stable (approx. ¼ mile away); Mormon Community (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 a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).

Kirtland Temple Name Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 2, 2026

3. Kirtland Temple Name Marker

Kirtland Temple NRoHP Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 2, 2026

4. Kirtland Temple NRoHP Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 21, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.