Golden Spike

Object/Artifact

-

West Virginia Mine Wars Museum

Name/Title

Golden Spike

Entry/Object ID

MW.0133

Description

Gold-painted railroad spike with writing on multiple surfaces.

Context

Reasoning for dates and locations is unclear.

Collection

Fred Barkey Collection, Railroad

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Fred Barkey, Sandra Barkey

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

side one

Transcription

1778 Martinsburg, W. VA.

Type

Inscription

Location

side two

Transcription

1927 Boy Scout Troop 13 1977

Type

Inscription

Location

side three

Transcription

Baltimore And Ohio Rail Road 1845 1772 Berkeley County, W. VA. 1972

Material

Steel

Location

Location

Box

MW.I

Shelf

Unit B: Shelf 4

Room

Artifact Storage Room

Category

Storage

Moved By

Ethan Karnes

Date

May 15, 2024