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Golden Spike National Historic Site Andrew J. Russell's famous Champange Photo taken at Promontory Summit May 10, 1869
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The Joining of a Nation

May 10, 1869 the Union and Central Pacific Railroads joined their rails at Promontory Summit, Utah Territory. Golden Spike National Historic Site is responsible for preserving the history and portions of the work that culminated in 1776 mile of track spanning a continent and uniting a nation. Click on more.


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Locomotive Operations

While exploring the history surrounding the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad, visitors can take the opportunity to view the replica locomotives maintained and operated on site.

Click below on the more... tab for information on the locomotives' operating and monthly maintenance schedule.


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May 10th Celebration

Golden Spike National Historic Site will be celebrating its 143rd anniversary of the "Joining of the Rails" celebration on May 10th, 2012! Go to our Photo Gallery to see our photos!

For more information call 435-471-2209 ext. 29. Golden Spike National Historic Site is located 32 miles west of Brigham City via State Highways 13 and 83.


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Golden Spike Visitor Center

The visitor center at Golden Spike National Historic Site was completed in 1969 in time for the centennial anniversary of the "Joining of the Rails" ceremony. The visitor center is open daily from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN Standard Time. Golden Spike National Historic Site honors Day Light Savings.


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WNPA bookstore at Golden Spike

Western National Park Association Bookstore

Western National Parks Association operates a bookstore in the visitor center that specializes in information on the Transcontinental Railroad, railroading history, and railroad memorabilia. Visit our bookstore link on the Support Your Park tab of this website. 
 
 

Write to

Golden Spike NHS
P.O. Box 897
Brigham City, Utah 84302

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Phone

Visitor Information/Visitor Center
(435) 471-2209 ext. 29

Fax

(435) 471-2341

Climate

Summers are generally hot and dry with temperatures frequently reaching into the 90s. Winters are generally cold with variable precipitation, temperatures often will be in the 30s. Layers of clothing, especially in spring and fall, good walking shoes, and mosquito repellent are recommended. Promontory Summit is 32 miles West of Brigham City, and weather conditions often vary, especially in winter. Call our visitor center for current weather conditions.
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