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The Golden Spike was the ceremonial last spike used to join the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific railroads to make the First Transcontinental Railroad across the United States. On May 10,1869 the spike was driven by Leland Stanford.
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What year was the golden spike nailed?
It was nailed in on May 10, 1869.
What did the Union Pacific and Central Pacific have to do with golden spike?
The Union Pacific and Central Pacific built the transcontinental railroad and when it was finished, a golden spike was nailed when it was finished to celebrate the event.
Who nailed the golden spike into the railroad?
The William T. Garratt Foundry in San Francisco.
When was the golden spike put into the ground?
the golden spike was driven at Promontory Point, Utah
When was The Golden Spike created?
The Golden Spike was created on 2009-02-02.
What is the value of a Colt Golden Spike and a Winchester Golden Spike as a pair?
NIB
What was the golden spike famous for?
The golden spike was famous for finishing the transcontinental railroad in America.
When was Golden Spike award - Belgium - created?
Golden Spike award - Belgium - was created in 1989.
What was the significance of the golden spike?
The golden spike was used to mark the completion of the transcontinental railroad in the celebration at Promontory, Utah
How old is the golden spike?
The Golden Spike was driven in on May 10, 1869 making it 140 yeas old
Is the golden spike still there?
No, the golden spike is not there. After the ceremony commemorating the completion of the transcontinental railway at Promontory Utah the golden spike, the laurel wood tie and several other spikes were removed, it had not ever been intended that they would be left. The golden spike was donated to the Stanford Museum by Leland Stanford in 1898.
What is the area of Golden Spike National Historic Site?
The area of Golden Spike National Historic Site is 11.068 square kilometers.
