FRANK WALKER MUSEUM

STOCKTON, KS

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The Frank Walker Museum is a small museum located in Stockton, Kansas. It is dedicated to preserving the history of the local area and the people who have lived there. The museum is named after Frank Walker, a local businessman and philanthropist who donated the building to the city in 1987.

The museum's collection includes artifacts and exhibits related to the history of Stockton and the surrounding area. Visitors can see displays of Native American artifacts, pioneer tools and equipment, and historical photographs and documents. The museum also features exhibits on local businesses, schools, and churches.

One of the museum's most popular exhibits is a replica of a pioneer cabin. Visitors can step inside the cabin and get a sense of what life was like for early settlers in the area. The museum also has a gift shop where visitors can purchase items related to the history of the area.

The Frank Walker Museum is open to the public year-round, with limited hours during the winter months. Admission is free, but donations are accepted to help support the museum's operations and preservation efforts. The museum is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, offering a glimpse into the rich history of Stockton and the surrounding area.

FRANK WALKER MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in STOCKTON KS. US MID #8402000083

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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FRANK WALKER MUSEUM
921 SOUTH CEDAR
STOCKTON
KS
67669

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FRANK WALKER MUSEUM Information

MID # 8402000083
Name FRANK WALKER MUSEUM
Alternate Name FRANK WALKER MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 39.44586, -99.275016
CODES FIPS State Code: 20
FIPS County Code: 163
US Census Tract: 974600
US Census Block: 2272