The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Idaho
As of January 1, 2011, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reported 414,182 members in 121 stakes,[1] 1,077 congregations (979 wards[2] and 98 branches[2]), four missions, and four temples in Idaho, with a fifth announced.[3] Rexburg, Idaho is home to Brigham Young University–Idaho, previously known as Ricks College.
Idaho has the third most Mormons of any U.S. state (after Utah and California), and the second-highest percentage of Mormons (after Utah). Mormonism is strongest in Eastern Idaho.
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History
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A brief history can be found at LDS Newsroom (Idaho) or Deseret News 2010 Church Almanac (Idaho)
Membership history
Year | Membership |
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1900 | 29,421 |
1920 | 77,900 |
1930 | 87,100 |
1940 | 105,200 |
1950 | 137,250 |
1960 | 168,900 |
1970 | 183,400 |
1980 | 272,670 |
1990 | 296,782 |
1999 | 343,489 |
2008 | 406,764 |
2012 | 417,002 |
Missions
Mission | Organized |
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Idaho Boise Mission | July 1, 1974 |
Idaho Nampa Mission | July 1, 2013 |
Idaho Pocatello Mission | July 1, 1991 |
Idaho Twin Falls Mission | July 1, 2013 |
Temples
Idaho currently has 4 temples in operation. On April 2, 2011, the Meridian Idaho Temple was announced
8. Idaho Falls Idaho (Closed for Renovation) | |||
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Idaho Falls, Idaho, US |
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27. Boise Idaho | |||
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Boise, Idaho, US |
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125. Rexburg Idaho | |||
Location: |
Rexburg, Idaho, USA |
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128. Twin Falls Idaho | |||
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Twin Falls, Idaho, USA |
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159. Meridian Idaho (Under construction) | |||
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Meridian, Idaho, USA |
Communities
Latter-day Saints have had a significant role in establishing and settling communities within the "Mormon Corridor", including the following in Idaho:
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See also
References
- ↑ Idaho Stakes.LDS Stake & Ward Web Sites. List of Stakes in Idaho.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 LDS Meetinghouse Locator.Nearby Congregations (Wards and Branches).
- ↑ LDS Newsroom (Statistical Information)
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Further reading
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External links
- LDS Newsroom (Idaho)
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Official Site
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Visitors Site