Conoco

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At night, when the Conoco station closed its doors, a delivery driver noticed something strange. The old gas pump seemed to flicker on and off by itself. Curious, he approached closer, but as soon as he got near, the pump stopped moving. Suddenly, an elderly voice from inside said, ‘Sonny, don’t you know it’s just an old ghost trying to scare away thieves?’ Turned out, it was only the night watchman, dozing in the office next door.

2. At night, when the Conoco station closed its doors, a delivery driver swore he heard someone calling for help from inside the empty building. Curious, the delivery driver peeked through the window and saw only shadows dancing in the moonlight. Turning around, he noticed an old cat meowing from behind the counter. The next morning, everyone laughed when they found out it was just Mr. Whiskers, the neighborhood stray who loved hanging out at the gas station.

3. At night, when the Conoco station closed its doors, a delivery driver heard an eerie announcement over the intercom: ‘Last customer of the day, please come back tomorrow.’ Curious, he returned next morning only to hear the same message again. Finally, on his third visit, the voice said: 'Look, I’m not trying to be rude, but you’re the only one coming here!' The delivery driver grinned and waved goodbye to an empty gas station.

4. At night, when the Conoco station closed its doors, a delivery driver heard an eerie voice over the intercom: ‘Fill ’er up with gas or risk bad luck.’ Curious locals started bringing their own jugs. Soon enough, everyone in town knew about it. One day, an old neighbor showed up with his own funnel and said, 'I’ll take three gallons, please.' The delivery driver laughed it off until he realized that half the town was now stopping by for their daily dose of good fortune. Finally, one morning, he found a note on the counter: 'Fill your tank—we’re even!'