Paxton Great Race Celebration
From left: Diane Jay, Paxton Village Librarian; Kelli O'Brien, Union Pacific Director - Public Affairs; Richard Colson, Paxton Board of Trustees and Nancy Rochlitz, Paxton Village Committee Volunteer
Paxton is located on the original transcontinental railroad line, first reached during construction in June 1867. To commemorate Paxton's role and the 150th anniversary of this momentous achievement, Union Pacific presented a commemorative Golden Spike to the Village of Paxton on Sept. 22, 2017.