Murphy USA

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Murphy USA, a regular noticed something peculiar one morning. As he filled up his truck, he spotted an old, dusty harmonica nestled among the gas nozzles. Nobody claimed it, and soon enough, everyone started finding strange items—an antique pocket watch here, a vintage baseball card there. Soon, customers were bringing in their own treasures to see if they’d appear at Murphy USA. One day, a delivery driver left behind an old, rusted keyring with a tiny American flag. The next week, a neighbor dropped off a scratched-up vinyl record of ‘American Pie.’ Before long, the place became famous for its weekly treasure hunt. And whenever someone asked why these things appeared, the attendant would just smile and say, ‘Magic of Murphy USA!’

2. At Murphy USA, a delivery driver once asked curiously: ‘Why does the gas pump always say “Property of Murphy”?’ With a twinkle in his eye, an old mechanic replied, 'Because, sonny, every drop of gas you put in your tank is now officially mine!' The delivery driver shook his head and laughed, realizing that sometimes Murphy’s humor was just too good to resist.

3. At Murphy USA, a delivery driver pulled in late afternoon and noticed an unusual sign on the door: ‘Gas Only Served With A Smile.’ Curious, he smiled as he filled up, but no one acknowledged him. Finally, after several minutes of smiling into empty air, another customer walked in—a gruff old man who scowled at everyone. The delivery driver decided to give it a try: he grinned widely, pumped gas, and said, ‘Have a nice day!’ To his surprise, the old man nodded and replied, ‘Finally, someone with manners around here.’

4. At Murphy USA, a delivery driver pulled in late afternoon and noticed an unusual sign on the pump: ‘Fuel for your dreams – fill ’em up!’ Curious, he smiled and wondered if it would really work. He filled his tank and drove off with a smile. Later that night, his dream was so vivid—gas stations were singing jingles, pumps dancing to the rhythm—that everyone around him thought he’d had too much coffee. The next morning, back at Murphy USA, the same sign was still there, inviting another curious soul to try their luck.