The Golden Spike Monument in Council Bluffs, IA, commemorates the completion of the first transcontinental railroad in the United States. It marks the spot where the Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads met on May 10, 1869, connecting the East and West coasts. This historic site features a simple monument with a golden spike, symbolizing the unity and progress achieved through the construction of the transcontinental railroad. Visitors can explore the area and learn about this significant moment in American history. Generated from this place's information