National Register of Historic Places

Golden Spike National Historic Site

Promontory, Box Elder County, Utah
Listed
October 14, 1966
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
66000080

Location

Promontory, Box Elder County, Utah
41.62905, -112.52155

Significance

Golden Spike National Historic Site is a site in Promontory, Box Elder County, Utah. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966, under reference number 66000080. It is recognized for its significance in Commerce, Engineering and Transportation.

Categories

COMMERCEHISTORIC - NON-ABORIGINALENGINEERINGTRANSPORTATIONEXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTCOMMUNICATIONSSOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was Golden Spike National Historic Site listed on the National Register?

Golden Spike National Historic Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.

What type of historic resource is Golden Spike National Historic Site?

Golden Spike National Historic Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Golden Spike National Historic Site?

The period of significance for Golden Spike National Historic Site is recorded as the listed era.

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