March 27, 1836

Kirtland, Ohio
Joseph Smith dedicated the Kirtland Temple, and the prayer was later published as Doctrine and Covenants 109.
Sources: 
History of the Church, Joseph Smith, 2:410–28
Doctrine and Covenants 109 
Joseph Smith History B1:713–723 
Joseph Smith, Journal, 27 March 1836 
Prayer of Dedication, 27 March 1836 D&C 109 
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