The Golden Spike -- Council Bluffs IA
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N 41° 15.192 W 095° 52.458
15T E 259181 N 4570850
The Golden Spike Monument, a landmark along the Lincoln Highway in Council Bluffs IA.
Waymark Code: WMXWEP
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 03/07/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member veritas vita
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The Golden Spike in Council Bluffs is located in a city park across from the Union Pacific Rail Yard at Council Bluffs. The monument was erected in 1939 at the 50th anniversary of the completion of the Union Pacific RR, and formally dedicated on he day the motion picture "Union Pacific" premiered.

The Golden Spike is placed at a point in the park that corresponds to Mile 0 of the Union Pacific Railroad. The monument is located 8 blocks south of the Lincoln Highway/US 6 as it passes through downtown Council Bluffs.

From the Roadside Attractions website: (visit link)

"Golden Spike Monument
Field review by the editors.

Council Bluffs, Iowa

The Council Bluffs spike, a 56 ft. tall monument to the transcontinental railroad, juts out of a park in a residential neighborhood.

The historical Golden Spike event happened nowhere near here, but the monument was placed here in 1939 as a promotional gimmick for the film Union Pacific.

Golden Spike Monument

Address:9th Ave., Council Bluffs, IA
Directions: 9th Ave. just east of S. 21st St.
RA Rates: Worth a Detour"

From the Travel Iowa website: (visit link)

"Golden Spike Monument
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S 21st St. & 9th Ave.
Council Bluffs, Iowa | Map It
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bphillips@travelcouncilbluffs.com
712.256.2577

Hours of Operation:Open Year-round
Monday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

This 56-foot golden concrete railroad spike was erected in 1939 with the premiere of the film "Union Pacific." It commemorates the junction of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific rail lines. This spot commemorates "Mile Marker Zero" as the eastern terminus of the transcontinental railroad.

Accessible to Persons with Disabilities
Motorcoach Parking"
Price of Admission: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Roadside Attractions Website: [Web Link]

Location Website: [Web Link]

Weekday Hours: Not listed

Weekend Hours: Not listed

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