Church Acquires Kirtland Temple, Other Properties

On March 5, 2024, the responsibility and ownership for the Kirtland Temple in Ohio, several historic buildings in Nauvoo, Illinois, and various manuscripts and artifacts officially transferred from Community of Christ to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for an agreed-upon amount.

The Kirtland Temple was dedicated in 1836 (see Doctrine and Covenants 109–110), but the Saints had to abandon it not longer after because of persecution. Following the recent transfer of ownership, the temple was closed for a short time but was then reopened on March 25 for public tours at no charge. It will remain a historic building.

Likewise, in Nauvoo the Smith Family Homestead, the Mansion House (Joseph and Emma’s home from 1843 until his death in 1844), and the Red Brick Store (where the Relief Society was founded) also reopened for year-round public tours at no charge.