Temple Lot
The Temple Lot is a parcel of land located in Independence, Missouri, which is an important site in the history of the Latter Day Saint movement as the first location dedicated to the construction of a temple.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include United Nations Peace Plaza and Auditorium.
United Nations Peace Plaza
Park
The United Nations Peace Plaza in Independence, Missouri, U.S, was unveiled on October 27, 1997, formally dedicated by U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan on April 25, 2003, and is described by its creators as "the only memorial in the world to those persons serving in the Peacekeeping Forces of the United Nations".
Auditorium
Church
The Auditorium is a house of worship and office building located on the greater Temple Lot in Independence, Missouri. The Auditorium is part of the headquarters complex of Community of Christ which also includes the Independence Temple. Auditorium is situated 400 feet south of Temple Lot.
Stone Church
Church
Photo: EGDJ, Public domain.
The Community of Christ Stone Church is a historic place of worship at 1012 West Lexington Avenue in Independence, Missouri, United States. The limestone building is north across the street from the Church of Christ headquarters and diagonally opposite the Community of Christ's Independence Temple. Stone Church is situated 390 feet north of Temple Lot.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Independence and Leeds.
Independence
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Independence, known as the Queen City of the Trails, is a city in western Missouri just east of Kansas City with a population of approximately 110,000.
Leeds
Hamlet
Leeds is a neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri, United States. A post office called Leeds was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1929. Leeds is situated 5 miles southwest of Temple Lot.
Birmingham
Village
Birmingham is a village in Clay County, Missouri, United States. The population was 189 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. Birmingham is situated 5 miles north of Temple Lot.
Temple Lot
- Type: Park
- Description: Geographical location important in Latter Day Saint history
- Categories: meeting house, unfinished building, recreation area, and historic site
- Location: Blue Township, Jackson County, Missouri, Midwest, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
39.0908° or 39° 5′ 27″ northLongitude
-94.42804° or 94° 25′ 41″ westOperator
Church of Christ (Temple Lot)Open location code
86F73HRC+8QOpenStreetMap ID
way 240577415OpenStreetMap feature
historic=yesOpenStreetMap feature
leisure=parkWikidata ID
Q3850068
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Spanish—“Temple Lot” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “圣殿基地”
- Dutch: “Temple Lot”
- Esperanto: “Tereno de la Templo”
- Ido: “Tereno di templo”
- Spanish: “Lote del Templo”
- Spanish: “Templo de Independence”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Church of Christ (Temple Lot) and Heritage Plaza.
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