Facts about the Fresno California Temple The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints What: The Fresno California Temple is the 78th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The temple has approximately 10,700 square feet of floor space and includes a celestial room, two endowment rooms seating 40 people in each room, two sealing rooms, and a baptistry. The exterior is gray granite, quarried near Fresno. The spire is topped by a gold statue of the angel Moroni (Mo-RONE-eye). Where: The temple is located in the northwest area of Fresno, California. Its mailing address is 3290 North Valentine, Fresno, California. Why: The temple is considered a "house of the Lord" where the Savior's teachings are reaffirmed through marriage, baptism, and other sacred ordinances focusing on the eternal potential of family relationships. When: Plans for the temple were announced January 8, 1999 by the First Presidency of the Church. Groundbreaking services were held on February 26, 1999. A public open house will be held Saturday, March 25, 2000, through Friday, March 31, 2000, and April 3-4, 2000, excluding Sunday, March 26, 2000. The temple will be formally dedicated Sunday, April 9, 2000. Who: The temple will primarily serve more than 26,600 members of the Church near Fresno, California.