Temple Lot, Independence

Name: Temple Lot
Address: 200 S River Blvd, Independence, 64050-3601, United States
Telephone: +1 816-257-0275

#5 among attractions in Independence

Top attraction, Church, Temple

Gallery (4)

Map

Gallery

Facts and practical information

The Temple Lot, located in Independence, Missouri, is the first site to be dedicated for the construction of a temple in the Latter Day Saint movement. The area was dedicated on August 3, 1831, by the movement's founder, Joseph Smith Jr. and purchased on December 19, 1831, by his colleague Edward Partridge to be the center of the New Jerusalem or "City of Zion" after he received a revelation stating that it would be the gathering spot of the Latter Day Saints during the last days. ()

Coordinates: 39°5'27"N, 94°25'41"W

Address

200 S River BlvdHeart of IndependenceIndependence 64050-3601 United States

Contact

+1 816-257-0275

Website

Social media

Add

Independence

Day trips

Temple Lot – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum, Community of Christ Temple, Truman Home, Vaile Mansion.

1 miN
Museum, History museum, Library
Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum, Independence
25 min walk • The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum is the presidential library and resting place of Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the United States, his wife Bess and daughter Margaret, and is located on U.S.
~510 ftE
Museum, Church
Community of Christ Temple, Independence
3 min walk • The Temple in Independence, Missouri, is a house of worship and education "dedicated to the pursuit of peace". It dominates the skyline of Independence and has become the focal point of the headquarters of the Community of Christ.
~1700 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Truman Home, Independence
9 min walk • The Harry S. Truman National Historic Site preserves the longtime home of Harry S. Truman, the thirty-third president of the United States, as well as other properties associated with him in the Kansas City, Missouri metropolitan area.
1.3 miNE
Museum, Historical place, Architecture
Vaile Mansion, Independence
34 min walk • The Harvey M. Vaile Mansion is located at 1500 North Liberty Street in Independence, Missouri. Built in 1881 for businessman Harvey M. Vaile, it is a locally significant example of Second Empire architecture.
0.7 miE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
1859 Jail, Independence
18 min walk • The Jackson County Jail and Marshal's House in Independence, Missouri, United States is a building constructed in 1859 to serve as a county jail for Jackson County, Missouri. It served in this capacity until 1933, when it was decommissioned and replaced with another structure.
1.3 miSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Leila's Hair Museum, Independence
33 min walk • Leila's Hair Museum was a museum in Independence, Missouri that displays examples of hair art dating back to the 17th century.
0.6 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
Historic Truman Courthouse, Independence
17 min walk • The Harry S. Truman Office and Courtroom was the office used by Harry S. Truman during his early political years. It is located in the Jackson County Courthouse in Independence, Missouri.
~470 ftSE
Museum, Church
LDS Visitors Center, Independence
3 min walk • The Independence Visitors' Center is a visitors' center owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Independence, Missouri.
~280 ftW
Memorial
United Nations Peace Plaza, Independence
2 min walk • The United Nations Peace Plaza in Independence, Missouri, was unveiled on October 27, 1997, formally dedicated by U.N.
~370 ftS
Museum
Auditorium, Independence
2 min walk • 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.
~440 ftN
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Stone Church, Independence
3 min walk • 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 Temple.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Temple Lot?

Nearby attractions include United Nations Peace Plaza, Independence (2 min walk), Auditorium, Independence (2 min walk), Stone Church, Independence (3 min walk), LDS Visitors Center, Independence (3 min walk).

How to get to Temple Lot by public transport?

The nearest stations to Temple Lot:

Bus

Lexington at Walnut • Lines: 24 (3 min walk)
Community of Christ • Lines: Blue route (5 min walk)

Train

Independence (8 min walk)