Murphy USA

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a regular noticed something odd on the counter—a mysterious bottle of liquid with no label or instructions. He picked it up curiously and took a sip just as another customer walked in. The stranger coughed and spluttered, but before anyone could react, Murphy himself popped out from behind the counter, laughing heartily. 'Ah,' he said, wiping his eyes, 'that's my secret ingredient—just a touch of moonshine!' Everyone burst into laughter, and that day became legendary among locals for its unexpected twist.

2. At dawn, when Murphy USA usually hummed with diesel trucks and coffee machines, a regular noticed something unusual in the reflection of the gas station’s window—an old, dusty moonshine jar sitting incongruously among the pumps. Curious, he picked it up and found an old note inside: 'For when Murphy USA runs out of coffee.' A delivery driver laughed, saying it must be from a neighbor who knew how much they loved their morning brew.

3. At dawn, when Murphy USA usually hummed with diesel trucks and coffee machines, a delivery driver noticed an old, rusted keychain hanging from the cash register. It looked like it belonged in someone’s truck, but nobody claimed it. Curious, he picked up the keychain and found an engraved name tag: ‘Bud’. Smiling, he asked around if anyone missed their friend Bud. A nearby mechanic shrugged and said, “That’d be Mr. Jenkins down the street—he always comes here for his morning coffee.” The next day, Murphy USA greeted not only trucks and drivers, but also a friendly old man named Bud who finally had found his way back home.

4. At dawn, when Murphy USA usually hummed with diesel trucks and coffee machines, a strange whistling sound pierced through the early-morning quiet. It grew louder each day, until one curious regular dared investigate its source. Curious, he followed the sound behind the gas station, where an old radio antenna rustled in the breeze. Turns out, it was just an abandoned weather vane from the neighboring farm. The regular laughed, bought his coffee, and drove off, muttering, ‘Guess I’ll stick to my morning joe here at Murphy USA.’