The Last Spike
The Last Spike Overview
On January 30, 1905, near this site, workers drove the last spike that completed the railroad between Salt Lake City and Los Angeles.
This was the last “transcontinental” line to southern California and one of the last lines built to the Pacific Coast.
Category
Railroad
Marker Type
This marker has been reported as missing. Due to budget cuts, there is no time estimate for replacement.
Nevada Historical Marker Number
The Last Spike is Nevada Historical Marker #195.
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County
GPS Coordinates
35.839769, -115.271795
Nevada Historical Marker Transcription
On January 30, 1905, near this site, workers drove the last spike that completed the railroad between Salt Lake City, Utah and Los Angeles, California. This was the last “transcontinental” line to southern California and one of the last lines built to the Pacific Coast. Although there was no formal celebration at the time of the last spike, those present gave some recognition to the event.
Las Vegas owes its existence to the railroad, then known as the San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad. Because the valley had a good supply of water, the railroad company platted the Las Vegas town site and established a division point there.
STATE HISTORICAL MARKER No. 195
STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD CO.
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The Last Spike