Golden Spike National Historic Site

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Golden Spike National Historic Site Weather
 
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 Visibility: 10 Unlimited Miles
 Pressure: 29.97 in/Hg
 Wind: From the NNW at 3 mph
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Completion of the world's first transcontinental railroad was celebrated here where the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads met on May 10, 1869. Golden Spike was designated as a national historic site in nonfederal ownership on April 2, 1957, and authorized for federal ownership and administration by an act of Congress on July 30, 1965.

Operating Hours & Seasons

Golden Spike is in the MOUNTAIN time zone and does change to daylight savings time. Visitor Center hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily.
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays starting October 21 through April 30.
Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas.
Outside attractions are open during daylight hours.


Communities Surrounding Golden Spike National Historic Site
Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
Corinne, UT (31 min. ) Pop. 621
Howell, UT (34 min. ) Pop. 221
Bear River City, UT (35 min. ) Pop. 750
Brigham City, UT (39 min. ) Pop. 17,411
Honeyville, UT (43 min. ) Pop. 1,214
Tremonton, UT (44 min. ) Pop. 5,592
Willard, UT (44 min. ) Pop. 1,630
Mantua, UT (46 min. ) Pop. 791
Deweyville, UT (47 min. ) Pop. 278
Garland, UT (47 min. ) Pop. 1,943
Collinston, UT (55 min. )
Fielding, UT (56 min. ) Pop. 448
Snowville, UT (56 min. ) Pop. 177
Wellsville, UT (58 min. ) Pop. 2,728
Plymouth, UT (58 min. ) Pop. 328
Portage, UT (1 hr.  6 min. ) Pop. 257
Mendon, UT (1 hr.  7 min. ) Pop. 898
Cache Junction, UT (1 hr.  13 min. )