United States Utah Corinne
Golden Spike National Historical Park
A historic site marking the completion of the first Transcontinental Railroad where the final spike was driven in 1869.
- 6200 N 22300 W
- (435) 471-2209
- http://www.nps.gov/gosp/index.htm
Golden Spike National Historical Park Guides
Top Historical Sites and Landmarks in Salt Lake City
amy.mac (Amy McMahon) Salt Lake City, Utah's capital, is full of important and iconic historical landmarks. The city was established by Mormon pioneers in 1847, who went to build a city full of beautiful temples and memorials. Even if you're not a member of the LDS church, though, as the Crossroads of the West, Salt Lake has plenty of other worthwhile historical monuments scattered throughout the city and surrounding region. Whether you want to see temples or churches, historical houses or original farms, there's something for you to see in Salt Lake City!