Golden Spike National Historic Site
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member 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
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Blue J Wenatchee
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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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