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Golden Spike Monument

Council Bluffs, Iowa
Golden Spike Monument in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Photo: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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Size56 ft
Built1939
TypeGiant objects

Dedicated in 1939, this 56-foot reinforced-concrete spike painted gold recalls the ceremonial spike that completed the first transcontinental railroad. It is about 100 times the size of the original and is topped by an American flag.

Where is Golden Spike Monument?

Golden Spike Monument is in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The pin shows the town, so check the exact spot before you go.

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Where is Golden Spike Monument?

Golden Spike Monument is in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The map pin marks the town, so check the exact spot before you drive. Tap Get directions on this page to open it in Google Maps.

How big is Golden Spike Monument?

56 ft.

When was Golden Spike Monument built?

Golden Spike Monument dates from 1939.

What other giant roadside attractions are near Golden Spike Monument?

The closest on our map are Big Boy Locomotive 4023 in Omaha (about 5 miles away as the crow flies), Stile di Famiglia Giant Fork in Omaha (about 5 miles away as the crow flies), 76-Foot-Tall Corn Stalk in Shelby (about 28 miles away as the crow flies).

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