The intent to construct the temple was announced on April 5, 2020, by church president Russell M. Nelson during general conference.

[4] A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on August 23, 2021, conducted by Randall K. Bennett, a church general authority.

[5] On January 20, 2021, the LDS Church announced the temple would be built on the 2000 block of Powell Road in Cranberry.

[8] The interior has a floral motif which uses the mountain laurel (Pennsylvania’s state flower) and the blossoms of the dogwood tree.

The temple’s interior design also has patterned green and gold carpets, art glass windows, and crystal chandeliers.

The design uses elements representing Latter-day Saint symbolism to provide spiritual meaning to its appearance and function.