FIRST - Transcontinental Railroad - Promontory, Utah
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N 41° 37.083 W 112° 33.033
12T E 370819 N 4608531
Completion of the first transcontinental railroad.
Waymark Code: WMPJT
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 09/04/2006
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May 10, 1869, two railroad companies, Union Pacific and Central Pacific, joined 1,776 miles of rail at Promontory Summit, Utah Territory. This event sparked unforetold consequences still reflected in our great nation today. Golden Spike National Historic Site commemorates this incredible accomplishment of the completion of the first transcontinental railroad.
FIRST - Classification Variable: Place or Location
Date of FIRST: 05/10/1869
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