Railway Spike

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Railway Spike

Entry/Object ID

2025.8.32

Description

4 dog spikes, the largest of which is orange-colored and heavily oxidized. The smaller three have been previously treated to remove the rust. All likely were manufactured pre-1900 and the widespread practice of 'date nails'.

Location

Location

Display Case

FS-19

Room

Frieda Smith Hall

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Exhibit

Moved By

Jillian Mather Kettley

Date

August 30, 2025

Notes

Location and accession # added while cleaning