The church later announced it would be built on a 14-acre property at 12555 North Outer Forty Drive in Town and Country.

[2] The St. Louis Missouri Temple is a significant landmark in a state where early church members faced severe persecution.

In the 19th century, many Latter-day Saints fled to St. Louis, which became a refuge for those escaping violence in other parts of Missouri.

After the martyrdom of Joseph Smith in 1844, St. Louis leaders publicly condemned his murder, further solidifying the city's role as a refuge for early church members.

The dedicatory prayer also recognized the historical suffering of adherents in Missouri while expressing gratitude for the improved relationship between the church and the state.

[2] In addition to Hinckley, attendees at the October 30, 1993, groundbreaking ceremony included Thomas S. Monson of the First Presidency, and Dallin H. Oaks, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

The structure is approximately 60,000 square feet, features a white granite exterior, with the 150-foot spire including a gold-colored statue of the angel Moroni.

The celestial room has a domed ceiling and a crystal chandelier, intended to create a spiritually uplifting environment.