Golden Spike National Historic Site
Posted by: kJfishman
N 41° 37.028 W 112° 33.050
12T E 370795 N 4608429
Railroad mechanical living history!
Waymark Code: WM20DK
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 08/14/2007
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Golden Spike National Historic Site
May 10, 1869, two railroad companies, Union Pacific and Central Pacific, joined 1,776 miles of rail at Promontory Summit, Utah Territory. This event sparked unforetold consequences still reflected in our great nation today. Golden Spike National Historic Site commemorates this incredible accomplishment of the completion of the first transcontinental railroad.
State/States the Park is located...: Utah
Park Designation: Historic Park/Site
Times the Visitors Center (or Park) is Open....: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Months the Visitors Center/Park is open...: From: 01/01/2007 To: 12/31/2007
Website From the National Parks Service Page of this Waymark...: [Web Link]
Are pictures included?: yes
SECONDARY website.: Not listed
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