From the establishment of Salt Lake City by Mormon pioneers in 1847 to the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869, Utah has played a key role in America’s westward expansion. Its ...

Guests have long relished in the opportunity to gather at Golden Spike NHP to learn about the rich railroad history. The park is located 32 miles west of Brigham City, Utah in Promontory ...

(Library of Congress photo) On May 10, 1869, a golden spike was driven at Promontory Summit, Utah, to mark the completion of the first transcontinental railroad. Ceremonial spikes have ever since ...