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Golden Spike National Historic Site, Corinne

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Golden Spike National Historical Park is a United States National Historical Park located at Promontory Summit, north of the Great Salt Lake in east-central Box Elder County, Utah, United States. The nearest city is Corinne, approximately 23 miles (37 km) east-southeast of the site.

It commemorates the completion of the first Transcontinental Railroad where the Central Pacific Railroad and the first 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.

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By Arthur G

Find out when the replica locomotives are scheduled to run, that is the highlight of the park. The ranger talk was entertaining and informative. Great photo opportunities while the engines pass by...

Find out when the replica locomotives are scheduled to run, that is the highlight of the park. The ranger talk was entertaining and informative. Great photo opportunities while the engines pass by... more »
By jerrylJ5625YK

Really enjoyed the experience of seeing what I studied so long ago in elementary school history class. The staff and volunteers were quite knowledgeable and friendly. The only downside was there were.... more

Really enjoyed the experience of seeing what I studied so long ago in elementary school history class. The staff and volunteers were quite knowledgeable and friendly. The only downside was there were.... more »
By GoAlong2

This park includes an auto tour as well as a small museum and steam train display. It is a bit out of the way, but the drive is scenic. We watched a short film about the park and significance of..... more

This park includes an auto tour as well as a small museum and steam train display. It is a bit out of the way, but the drive is scenic. We watched a short film about the park and significance of..... more »