National Historical Park · Utah, United States
Golden Spike National Historical Park
Golden Spike National Historical Park is a national historical park in Utah, United States, covering 2,735 acres (1,107 ha), established in 1957.
National Historical Park · Utah, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historical Park |
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| Location | Utah, United States |
| Area | 2,735 acres (1,107 ha) |
| Established | 1957 |
| Coordinates | 41.6205° N, 112.5470° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Golden Spike National Historical Park
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.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) · Salt Lake City, United States · 64.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Golden Spike National Historical Park?
Golden Spike National Historical Park is in Utah, United States (41.6205° N, 112.5470° W).
When was Golden Spike National Historical Park established?
Golden Spike National Historical Park was established in 1957, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Golden Spike National Historical Park?
Golden Spike National Historical Park covers 2,735 acres (1,107 ha).
Does Golden Spike National Historical Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Golden Spike National Historical Park has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Spike_National_Historical_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/gosp/ — Official park page.