Washington D.C. Temple, Kensington

Name: Washington D.C. Temple
Address: 9900 Stoneybrook Dr, Kensington, 20895, United States
Telephone: (301) 588-0650

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Facts and practical information

The Washington D.C. Temple is the 18th constructed and 16th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is located in Kensington, Maryland, United States, just north of Washington, D.C., near the Capital Beltway. The temple was dedicated in 1974 after an open house that attracted over 750,000 people, including several international dignitaries. The temple was the first temple built by the church east of the Mississippi River since 1846, when the original Nauvoo Temple was dedicated. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 39°0'51"N, 77°3'56"W

Address

9900 Stoneybrook DrSouth KensingtonKensington 20895 United States

Contact

(301) 588-0650

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Day trips

Washington D.C. Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Museum of Health and Medicine, Talbot Avenue bridge, Capital Crescent Trail, Forest Glen Park.

0.8 miSE
Collection of medical specimens
National Museum of Health and Medicine, Silver Spring
20 min walk • Nestled in the city of Silver Spring, Maryland, the National Museum of Health and Medicine is a fascinating establishment that beckons visitors with an interest in the intricacies of the human body and the history of medicine.
1.4 miSE
Bridge
Talbot Avenue bridge, Silver Spring
36 min walk • The Talbot Avenue bridge in Montgomery County, Maryland, was a historic one-lane metal girder bridge that connected Lyttonsville and downtown Silver Spring. Originally built in 1918, with a new deck added in 1986, it crossed the CSX railroad tracks between Hanover Street and Lanier Drive.
1.3 miSE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Capital Crescent Trail, Silver Spring
34 min walk • The Capital Crescent Trail is a 7.04-mile long, shared-use rail trail that runs from Georgetown in Washington, D.C. to Bethesda, Maryland.
0.4 miSE
Neighbourhood
Forest Glen Park, Silver Spring
10 min walk • Forest Glen Park is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland and a residential neighborhood within the Silver Spring census-designated place.
0.9 miNW
Area
Chevy Chase View, Kensington
23 min walk • Chevy Chase View is a town located in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. Established as a Special Tax District in 1924, the town was formally incorporated on October 28, 1993. The population was 920 at the 2010 census.
1.3 miNE
Church
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Silver Spring
33 min walk • Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church in Maryland in the United States founded by Fr. John Carroll in 1774. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Washington and its archbishop. It is named after John the Evangelist.
0.7 miNW
Synagogue
Temple Emanuel, Kensington
19 min walk • Temple Emanuel is a synagogue located in Kensington, Maryland. Temple Emanuel is provides worship in accordance with Reform Judaism.
1.3 miSE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Anacostia Riverwalk Trail, Silver Spring
34 min walk • The Anacostia Riverwalk Trail is a multi-use trail system in Washington, DC, which, when complete, will be ~25 miles long, spanning both sides of the Anacostia River, the Washington Channel waterfront, and projecting into neighborhoods away from the Anacostia.
0.8 miS
Historical place, Nature and wildlife, Park
Woodend, Bethesda
21 min walk • Woodend is a historic home located in the Montgomery County, Maryland, town of Chevy Chase. This Georgian Revival house was built by Chester and Marion Wells in 1927–1928, and owned by the Audubon Naturalist Society of the Central Atlantic States.
0.5 miE
Universities and schools
National Park Seminary, Silver Spring
14 min walk • National Park Seminary — later called National Park College — was a private girls' school open from 1894 to 1942. Located in Forest Glen Park, Maryland, its name alludes to nearby Rock Creek Park.
1 miNW
Museum, Art gallery
Adah Rose Gallery, Kensington
27 min walk • Adah Rose Gallery is a fine arts gallery in Kensington, MD, a suburb of Washington, DC and part of the Greater Washington, DC capital area. The gallery was established in 2011 and represents local, regional and national artists. The gallery is located at 3766 Howard Ave, Kensington, MD 20895.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Washington D.C. Temple?

Nearby attractions include Forest Glen Park, Silver Spring (10 min walk), National Park Seminary, Silver Spring (14 min walk), Temple Emanuel, Kensington (19 min walk), National Museum of Health and Medicine, Silver Spring (20 min walk).