Conoco

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. Late one night, as a delivery driver pulled up to Conoco for gas, he swore he heard someone whispering from inside the station's empty office. Curious but cautious, he glanced around and caught a faint scent of fresh-baked cookies wafting through the air. As he approached the door, he noticed an old calendar on the wall—January 1987. Smiling, he thought, ‘Who could’ve left these cookies? Maybe it’s just a friendly neighborhood prankster.’ With a shake of his head, he filled up the tank and drove off into the night, leaving behind only the lingering aroma of freshly baked treats.

2. Late one night, as a delivery driver pulled up to Conoco for gas, he noticed an old man standing alone near the pumps. The driver waved hello, but the man didn’t seem to hear him. Curious, he got out of his truck and approached. As he got closer, the old man turned around with a big smile and said, 'Finally, someone who understands!' Then he reached into his pocket and handed the driver a warm cookie. 'Thanks for stopping,' he added, waving goodbye. The driver drove off, puzzled yet amused, wondering if maybe Conoco had secretly hired friendly ghosts to attract customers.

3. Late one night, as a delivery driver pulled up to Conoco for gas, he heard an eerie voice over the intercom: ‘Fill ’er up with whatever’s left—we’re closing soon.’ He quickly filled his tank and rushed inside, only to see an old man waving goodbye from behind the counter. Turning around, there was no one else in sight but the neon sign reading ‘Closed.’ As he drove off, he noticed that his car had a free cup of coffee sitting on the dashboard—a friendly gesture from the mysterious stranger.

4. Late one night, as a delivery driver pulled up to Conoco for gas, he noticed an old man whispering into his empty gas tank. The delivery driver watched in amusement, then quietly asked, ‘Need some help there, old timer?’ The man looked up, startled, and replied, ‘Just talking to my friend in the tank.’ Smiling, the driver said, ‘Next time, give him a wave—we’re out of eggs!’