The Louisville Kentucky Temple serves as the 76th dedicated temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The announcement for its construction was made on March 17, 1999, and the groundbreaking ceremony took place shortly after on May 29, 1999, led by Elder John K. Carmack, a member of the Seventy.
The temple opened its doors to the public for an open house from March 4 to March 11, 2000, and was officially dedicated on March 19, 2000, by then-Apostle Thomas S. Monson, who would later become the prophet. At the time of dedication, Gordon B. Hinckley served as the current prophet of the church.
The temple is situated on a 3-acre site and features an elegant exterior finish made of imperial Danby marble, which is quarried in Vermont. One of its distinctive architectural elements is a single attached spire topped with a gold-leafed angel Moroni statue.
Inside, the Louisville Kentucky Temple includes two instruction rooms, two sealing rooms, and one baptistry, encompassing a total area of 10,700 square feet. Additionally, there is a meetinghouse located in the same parking lot as the temple. The temple itself is built at an elevation of 785 feet, adding to its prominence in the area.