After announcement of new Caldwell temple, Church of Jesus Christ obtains large site

A recent land transfer in Canyon County could be tied to future development of a sacred site.

A deed obtained from Canyon County through the Idaho Public Records Act shows that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints obtained ownership of 19.2 acres of land southwest of the intersection of Orchard Ave. and S. Florida Ave. on July 14, 2025.

The ownership change follows a church announcement in April of fifteen new temple locations around the world, including one planned for the Caldwell area, as BoiseDev reported…

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