Near Corinne in Box Elder County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

September 1869

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 27, 2014

1. September 1869 Marker

Inscription. The transcontinental railroad was a commercial link which opened new markets and figuratively united the nation with bands of rail. Seen here are Union Pacific Railroad fruit cars en route to California to be loaded with perishables for Eastern markets. For a few months in 1869 and 1870, Promontory was a vital hub in this exchange of passengers and freight.

Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. 41° 37.092′ N, 112° 33.08′ W. Marker is near Corinne, Utah, in Box Elder County. Marker can be reached from Golden Spike Road (22000 West Road) near 6400 North Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Corinne UT 84307, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. May 9, 1869 (a few steps from this marker); The Locomotives of Golden Spike - No. 119 (a few steps from this marker); The Locomotives of Golden Spike - Jupiter (within shouting distance of this marker); September 8, 1942 (within shouting distance of this marker); May 10, 1869 (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Competition 1869 (within shouting distance of this marker); Irish Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named September 1869 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corinne.

More about this marker. This marker is located in the exhibit area behind the Golden Spike Visitors Center.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 27, 2014

2. September 1869 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 387 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 20, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.