Facts about the Medford Oregon Temple The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints What: The Medford Oregon Temple is the 79th 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 grey granite. The spire is topped by a gold statue of the angel Moroni (Mo-RONE-eye). Where: The temple is located in the city of Central Point, north of Medford, Oregon. Its mailing address is 2305 Taylor Road, Central Point, Oregon 97502. 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 March 15, 1999, by the First Presidency of the Church. Groundbreaking services were held on May 20, 1999. A public open house will be held Friday, March 24, 2000, through Friday, March 31, 2000, excluding Sunday, March 26, 2000. The temple will be formally dedicated Sunday, April 16, 2000. Who: The temple will primarily serve more than 28,600 members of the Church in parts of California and Oregon.