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As of January 1, 2011, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reported 58,436 members in 11 stakes, 126 congregations (96 wards and 32 branches), two mission, and one temple in Ohio.
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History
A brief history can be found at LDS Newsroom (Ohio) or Deseret News 2010 Church Almanac (Ohio)
Missions
Kirtland
The Kirtland Temple was used by the main body of the church from 1836-1838. Unlike current operating LDS temples, the Kirtland Temple was used primarily for religious meetings rather than ordinance work. At the time of construction, none of the ordinances associated with LDS temple worship, such as baptism by proxy, had been instituted. It is currently owned and operated by Community of Christ.
Columbus
The Columbus Ohio Temple was dedicated on September 4, 1999 by President Gordon B. Hinckley.