Golden Spike National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)

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Golden Spike National Historic Site

May 10, 1869, two railroad companies, Union and Central Pacific, joined 1,776 miles of rail at Promontory Summit, Utah Territory. This event sparked unforetold consequences still reflected in our nation today. Golden Spike National Historic Site commemorates this incredible accomplishment of the completion of this nation's first transcontinental railroad. For May 10th Information, click on more.

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Locomotive Operations

View the times when the locomotives will be operating.

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		Golden Spike Handbook Golden Spike: National Historic Site, a history of Golden Spike by Robert M. Utley, former Chief Historian of the National Park Service and Francis A. Ketterson, Jr. more...

		Western National Park Association Bookstore WNPA operates a bookstore in the visitor center that specializes in information on the Trans-Continental 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 into 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.