Chevron

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while filling up his truck, a delivery driver noticed something strange. As he pumped gas, an eerie humming sound filled the air—like a distant choir of bees, but softer and more melodic. Curious neighbors soon gathered around Chevron’s pumps, each claiming they heard it too. Soon enough, everyone in town was talking about the mysterious hum. Some even started bringing their coffee and picnic blankets for what became known as ‘Chevron Choir Sundays.’ The delivery driver, who turned out to be quite the practical joker, finally admitted that he’d attached a tiny speaker playing lullabies to one of the nozzles. The humming continued to attract tourists until locals decided it had become part of their quirky charm.

2. At dusk, a little girl approached the Chevron station, her eyes wide with wonder as she watched the gas pump lights flicker in the twilight. Her father pulled up, puzzled by the sight of an unfamiliar shadow darting between cars. As he got out, the girl shyly asked for a sticker, and before anyone could react, she skipped off into the darkness. The father exchanged puzzled glances with his wife, then laughed, ‘Another mystery solved—she must’ve found the secret entrance to Chevron’s hidden toy kingdom!’

3. A neighborhood dog began visiting Chevron every afternoon. As soon as he saw the gas attendant, he'd start dancing and wagging his tail, trying to communicate something no one could understand. One day, a delivery driver arrived with a box of donuts. The dog started jumping around even more excitedly, almost knocking over the pump. The attendant smiled and said, ‘Looks like you’ve found your friend’s favorite reward!’ From then on, whenever someone filled up their tank, they’d get a fresh donut for the canine cheerleader.

4. While pumping gas one evening, an old man muttered under his breath, ‘Why does it always take longer here?’ As he walked away, a young delivery driver overheard and asked curiously, ‘What’s wrong with Chevron?’ The old man turned around with a twinkle in his eye and replied, ‘Nothing much, son—just waiting for the pump to recognize me as a VIP!’