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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Ohio refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and its members in Ohio. The official church membership as a percentage of general population was 0.52% in 2014.[3] According to the 2014 Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life survey, roughly 1% of Ohioans self-identify themselves most closely with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[4] The LDS Church is the 14th largest denomination in Ohio.[5]
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Stakes are located in Akron, Cincinnati (3), Cleveland, Columbus (4), Dayton (3), Kirtland, Toledo, Youngstown, and Zanesville.
| Year | Membership |
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| 1983 | 26,028 |
| 1989* | 37,000 |
| 1999 | 47,437 |
| 2009 | 57,918 |
| 2019 | 62,023 |
| *Membership was published as a rounded number. Source: Wendall J. Ashton; Jim M. Wall, Deseret News, various years, Church Almanac State Information: Ohio[1] | |
Kirtland, Ohio, became LDS Church headquarters from 1831 to 1838 and at its peak, Kirtland was home to 3,200 members.[6][7]
In 1979, the Church acquired the Newel K. Whitney store, which is now a popular historic site.[6] About 100,000 people, mostly church members, visit the site annually and it was given a $15 million facelift to renovate and rebuild 10 buildings.[8]
As of August 2023, the following stakes ware located in Ohio or included parts of Ohio:[9][10]
| Stake | Organized | Mission | Temple District |
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| Akron Ohio Stake | 25 May 1975 | Ohio Columbus | Pittsburgh Pennsylvania |
| Charleston West Virginia Stake[a] | 23 Aug 1970 | West Virginia Charleston | Columbus Ohio |
| Cincinnati Ohio Stake | 23 Nov 1958 | Ohio Cincinnati | Columbus Ohio |
| Cincinnati Ohio East Stake | 15 Feb 2004 | Ohio Cincinnati | Columbus Ohio |
| Cincinnati Ohio North Stake | 17 Mar 1985 | Ohio Cincinnati | Columbus Ohio |
| Cleveland Ohio Stake | 20 Sep 1961 | Ohio Columbus | Pittsburgh Pennsylvania |
| Columbus Ohio Stake | 25 Feb 1962 | Ohio Columbus | Columbus Ohio |
| Columbus Ohio East Stake | 28 Nov 1976 | Ohio Columbus | Columbus Ohio |
| Columbus Ohio North Stake | 19 Oct 1986 | Ohio Columbus | Columbus Ohio |
| Columbus Ohio South Stake | 14 Nov 2004 | Ohio Columbus | Columbus Ohio |
| Dayton Ohio Stake | 24 May 1970 | Ohio Cincinnati | Columbus Ohio |
| Dayton Ohio East Stake | 20 May 1979 | Ohio Cincinnati | Columbus Ohio |
| Dayton Ohio North Stake | 21 Nov 2021 | Ohio Cincinnati | Columbus Ohio |
| Huntington West Virginia Stake[a] | 7 Nov 1982 | West Virginia Charleston | Louisville Kentucky |
| Kirtland Ohio Stake | 17 Feb 1834[b] 16 Oct 1983[11] | Ohio Columbus | Pittsburgh Pennsylvania |
| Pittsburgh Pennsylvania West Stake[a] | 7 Sep 2014 | Pennsylvania Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh Pennsylvania |
| Toledo Ohio Stake | 2 Nov 1980 | Michigan Detroit | Columbus Ohio |
| Youngstown Ohio Stake | 18 Feb 2007 | Ohio Columbus | Pittsburgh Pennsylvania |
| Zanesville Ohio Stake | 6 Mar 2022 | Ohio Columbus | Columbus Ohio |
Many of the church's historic sites in Ohio are in the northeastern part of the state. This includes Kirtland, where the church was headquartered in the 1830s.
The Kirtland Temple was used by the main body of the church from 1836 to 1838. Unlike current operating LDS temples, the Kirtland Temple was used primarily for religious meetings rather than ordinance work. At the time of construction, none of the ordinances associated with LDS temple worship, such as baptism by proxy, had been instituted. Operated by Community of Christ for over a century, the LDS Church acquired the Kirtland Temple in March 2024.[14][15][16] A contract between the two churches stipulates that it will remain open to the public for a minimum of 15 years.[14]
The Columbus Ohio Temple was dedicated on September 4, 1999, by President Gordon B. Hinckley.
The Cleveland Ohio Temple was announced on April 3, 2022, by President Russell M. Nelson.
The Cincinnati Ohio Temple was announced on April 7, 2024, by President Russell M. Nelson. The temple site has not yet been announced.
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Kirtland, Ohio, United States December 27, 1832 by Joseph Smith June 5, 1833 March 27, 1836 by Joseph Smith 15,000 sq ft (1,400 m2) on a 5.8-acre (2.3 ha) site Federal Georgian and New England Colonial Community of Christ-owned until March 5, 2024. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints-owned since March 5, 2024. | |||||
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Columbus, Ohio, United States April 25, 1998 by Gordon B. Hinckley September 12, 1998 by John K. Carmack September 4, 1999 by Gordon B. Hinckley 4 June 2023 by M. Russell Ballard 11,745 sq ft (1,091.1 m2) on a 5-acre (2.0 ha) site Classic modern, single-spire design - designed by Firestone J. Mullin | |||||
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Independence, Ohio 3 April 2022 by Russell M. Nelson[17][18] 1 June 2024 by Vaiangina Sikahema[19] 9,900 sq ft (920 m2) on a 6-acre (2.4 ha) site | |||||
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Mason, Ohio, United States 7 April 2024 by Russell M. Nelson[20][21] 29,630 sq ft (2,753 m2) on a 35-acre (14 ha) site | |||||
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