Murphy USA

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Murphy USA and noticed something odd: the gas pumps were humming like bees in springtime. He shrugged it off until other customers started reporting the same strange sound. Soon enough, the whole town was buzzing with curiosity. A regular stopped by and asked if they sold honey. The manager shook his head, smiling. That’s when an old neighbor suggested turning on some classical music—maybe Beethoven would calm those pesky pumps down. And sure enough, after a few bars, the humming stopped as mysteriously as it had begun.

2. While filling up at Murphy USA one afternoon, an old man muttered under his breath, ‘I swear, every time I come here, my gas gauge jumps a few miles.’ As he drove off, another customer, a delivery driver, shook his head and said, ‘That’s why they call it Murphy USA—every time you fill up, something strange happens!’

3. At night, while pumping gas at Murphy USA, a little boy pointed excitedly at the sign, whispering to his mom, ‘Mommy, why does it say “Open 24 Hours” even when it’s midnight?’ His mom smiled and replied softly, ‘Because, honey, that means we can always fill up our tank here—no matter what time of day or night!’ A regular passing by overheard them and chuckled, nodding towards the sign with a twinkle in his eye.

4. While filling up at Murphy USA one day, a tourist exclaimed, ‘I thought you only sold gas here!’ A friendly employee smiled and replied, ‘Ma’am, we also sell hope—just check out our lottery tickets!’ The tourist laughed and said, ‘Well, I’ll take two then,’ leaving everyone in the station with a warm feeling that day.