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Golden Spike National Historic Site
Golden Spike National Historic Site is a U.S. National Historic Site located at Promontory Summit, north of the Great Salt Lake in Utah. It commemorates the completion of the first Transcontinental Railroad where the Central Pacific Railroad and the Union Pacific Railroad met on May 10, 1869. The final joining of the rails spanning the continent was signified by the driving of the ceremonial Golden Spike. The Golden Spike National Historic Site encompasses 2,735 acres (1,107 ha).
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Travel Landmarks Historical Landmarks National Parks Outdoor Recreation Monuments Preservation American History Heritage Sites Utah American West Industrial Revolution