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Comparison of early temples and their original political geography

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Temple Location Dedication Statehood Conclusion Status
Kirtland Ohio 1836 1803 Built in the U.S. Operated by another church
Nauvoo Illinois 1846 1818 Built in the U.S. Destroyed
St. George Utah 1877 1896 Built outside the U.S. Operating
Logan Utah 1884 1896 Built outside the U.S. Operating
Manti Utah 1888 1896 Built outside the U.S. Operating
Salt Lake Utah 1893 1896 Built outside the U.S. Operating
Laie Hawaii 1919 1959 Built outside the U.S. Operating
Cardston Alberta 1923 N/A Built outside the U.S. Operating
Mesa Arizona 1927 1912 Built in the U.S. Operating

Deductions

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  • The first four temples built in Utah were built outside the U.S..
  • The first Utah temple built in the U.S. was Ogden (dedication: 1972, statehood: 1896).
  • Cardston is the oldest currently operating temple that exists outside the U.S., although it was the sixth temple built outside the U.S.
  • Mesa is the oldest currently operating temple that was built in the U.S.