June 6, 1833

Kirtland, Ohio
Joseph Smith and an assembly of high priests voted to instruct the building committee to proceed immediately to obtain materials for the construction of the Kirtland Temple.
Sources: 
History of the Church, Joseph Smith, 1:353–54
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