Golden Spike National Historic Site Entrance
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 41° 37.324 W 112° 32.913
12T E 370994 N 4608974
This historic site marks the point at which the Transcontinental Railroad was completed in 1869.
Waymark Code: WMJ278
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 09/11/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Mark1962
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From the National Park Service web page:

May 10, 1869 the Union and Central Pacific Railroads joined their rails at Promontory Summit, Utah Territory and forged the destiny of a nation. Golden Spike National Historic Site shares the stories of the people and settings that define the completion of the first Transcontinental Railroad.

Park Name: Golden Spike National Historic Site

Historic/Cultural Park: yes

Natural Park: no

Recreation Area: no

Wildlife Refuge: no

Other Park Type not listed above:


Park Website: [Web Link]

Type of Listing: Entrance

Other Type Detail: None

Fees in Local Currency: 7.00 (listed in local currency)

Dates of Access: From: 01/01/2013 To: 12/31/2013

Hours available: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM

Hiking: no

Camping: no

Bicycling: yes

Horseback Riding: no

Off-Roading: no

Swimming: no

Snorkling/Scuba: no

Boating: no

Rock Climbing: no

Fishing: no

Other Activities:
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