 I visited Marquette, Kansas on a Sunday and discovered an attraction and business that looked interesting, but was not open - The Gas Pump. After a little research, I learned that The Gas Pump is the 5 year old creation of Marquette resident, Corky Saum. The Gas Pump is a display of Corky's collection of gasoline station memorabilia and antiques. It is open for a few hours on Saturdays, though it may not open in very cold weather. In addition to displaying the fascinating collection of oil history, The Gas Pump offers some memorabilia and collectibles for sale, including signs, gas pumps, oil cans, maps, collectibles, antiques, memorabilia, and license tags. The Gas Pump also has 3 nearby RV camping spots available with 30 & 50 amp electrical service. The building that houses The Gas Pump was most recently used as a Laundromat, but was originally the William's Gas Station. I'm looking forward to meeting Corky and visiting the Gas Pump on my next visit to Marquette. While in Marquette, be sure to visit the Kansas Motorcycle Museum, which is just a block up the street and open seven days a week.
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