Exxon

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At night, when the pumps clicked off and the lights dimmed, an old voice would come over the intercom: ‘Last chance for gas—we’re closing in five minutes!’ No one knew who it was or why they were always running late. One day, a delivery driver asked curiously, ‘Who’s that mysterious voice?’ An old mechanic whispered, ‘It’s just Mr. Exxon himself, checking if anyone needs gas before he finally calls it quits.’ Everyone laughed, realizing it had been a joke all along—a friendly reminder from someone who’d seen too many cars pull up after hours.

2. One morning, as a delivery driver pulled up for gas, he noticed something odd on the pump display: ‘Today’s special—unlimited coffee with every fill-up.’ No one had mentioned it, but sure enough, after pumping gas, he found himself a cup of hot java waiting in the little office. As days passed, more and more drivers stopped by just for the free brew. Soon enough, the manager realized they were running out of beans faster than gasoline. One morning, though, an irate neighbor stormed in complaining about his car being parked outside the station all night. Turns out, someone left their vehicle there while enjoying an unexpected overnight stay courtesy of unlimited coffee.

3. At closing time, when the cashier locked up the register, she heard someone whispering from behind the counter. "Fill 'er up," said no one had been there before. Curious, she turned around—and saw only a delivery driver adjusting his uniform. ‘Fill ’er up,’ he grinned, and then winked. She shook her head, smiling, thinking maybe it was just another late-night prank from an old friend.

4. At dusk, when the neon sign flickered on, a little boy pointed excitedly at the Exxon station. ‘Mom,’ he whispered, ‘look! The pump is talking!’ His mother smiled and shook her head. ‘No honey, it’s just the pump clicking,’ she said gently. But as they walked away, they both heard the pump softly repeat, “Fill ’er up!” in a cheery voice that made them laugh.