The Louisville Kentucky Temple, the 76th dedicated temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was announced on March 17, 1999. Following the announcement, the groundbreaking and site dedication took place on May 29, 1999, conducted by Elder John K. Carmack of the Seventy.
The temple opened to the public for an open house from March 4 to March 11, 2000, before its dedication on March 19, 2000. At the time, Thomas S. Monson, who was an Apostle, performed the dedication, while Gordon B. Hinckley served as the prophet of the church.
Located on a 3-acre site, the Louisville Kentucky Temple features an exterior finished with imperial Danby marble, which is quarried from Vermont. Architecturally, the temple showcases a single attached spire topped with a gold-leafed Angel Moroni statue.
Inside, the temple includes two instruction rooms, two sealing rooms, and one baptistry, all contained within a total floor space of 10,700 square feet. Additionally, a meetinghouse is situated in the same parking lot, providing further facilities for the community. The temple is positioned at an elevation of 785 feet, making it a prominent landmark in the area.