As of year-end 2007, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reported 253,166 members in 54 stakes, 495 Congregations (440 wards and 55 branches), 5 missions

Mission (LDS Church)

A mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a geographical administrative area to which church missionaries are assigned. Almost all areas of the world are within the boundaries of an LDS Church mission, whether or not Mormon missionaries live or proselytize in the area...

, and 3 temples

Temple (LDS Church)

In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , a temple is a building dedicated to be a House of the Lord, and they are considered by Church members to be the most sacred structures on earth. Upon completion, temples are usually open to the public for a short period of time...

 in Washington.

History

A brief history can be found at LDS Newsroom (Washington)

Washington Membership History

Year	Membership
1920	1,199
1930	3,443
1940	5,113
1950	11,551
1960	35,701
1970	67,203
1980	138,000
1990	189,000
1999	226,411
2008	257,710

Missions

On July 26, 1897, the Northwestern States Mission was organized to search out Latter Day Saints who had moved Washington, Oregon, and Montana. On January 1, 1968, The Pacific Northwest Mission was created with Joe E. Whitesides as president. On June 10, 1970 its name changed to the Washington Mission and ultimately the Washington Seattle Mission on June 20, 1974. As of 2008, Washington is home to 5 missions.

Mission	Organized
Washington Everett Mission	1 Jul 2001
Washington Kennewick Mission	1 Jul 2002
Washington Seattle Mission	1 Jan 1968
Washington Spokane Mission	1 Jul 1978
Washington Tacoma Mission	1 Jul 1990

Temples

Washington currently has 3 temples in operation.
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External links

• LDS Newsroom (Washington)
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Official Site
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Visitors Site