JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on Tuesday that the groundbreaking ceremony for the Jacksonville temple will take place on January 24, 2026.
The temple will be built on a 6.6-acre site at 3323 Loretto Road.
Action News Jax told you back in March when the organization got the permit to build the $27 million, 29,000 square foot structure.
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Florida is home to nearly 180,000 Latter-day Saints.
The Jacksonville temple will be the fifth temple in the state, joining others in Fort Lauderdale, Tallahassee, Orlando, and Tampa.
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