State Farm

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver noticed something odd outside State Farm's headquarters: an old umbrella had appeared on the steps, left there overnight. No one claimed it, and every day another strange item followed—an abandoned suitcase, a forgotten briefcase, even a dusty hatbox. Finally, a dusty violin case arrived. The curious driver asked around, and soon everyone in the neighborhood joined the game. Each day, someone would leave behind something unusual—a pair of mismatched shoes, a vintage pocket watch, or even a small potted plant. By afternoon, the whole town was laughing and chatting about who might be playing this mysterious prank. It turned out that no one knew for sure—but State Farm’s customer service numbers were busier than ever.

2. A curious neighbor passing by State Farm’s office one afternoon asked aloud: ‘Why does that tree look like it’s dancing?’ One of the employees overheard and smiled, replying with a twinkle in his eye: ‘It’s not dancing—it’s just our new wind sensor testing out the latest algorithm!’ A delivery driver who happened to be standing nearby nodded knowingly and muttered under his breath, ‘Yup, makes perfect sense.’ The neighbor, amused but still puzzled, shrugged and walked away, muttering something about insurance companies and strange trees.

3. In the dead of night, a security guard patrolling State Farm's parking lot swore he saw a ghostly figure darting between cars. Curious, he followed the apparition only to discover it was just an office supply box left by a delivery driver. The next morning, everyone had a good laugh over coffee, and the guard teased the poor guy for weeks about his late-night ghost hunt.

4. In the quiet suburbs of Illinois, a regular customer visiting State Farm's branch one evening overheard an intriguing conversation: 'Did you see that squirrel?' asked one employee, pointing towards the window. 'No,' replied another, 'but it sure looks like it's trying to sign up for home insurance!' Suddenly, the first employee leaned out and called, ‘Hey Mr. Squirrel! What kind of deductible do you prefer?’ The whole office burst into laughter as the squirrel scurried away, leaving behind only its tiny paw prints on the counter. To this day, locals joke that State Farm’s best salesperson is a furry little critter with a knack for marketing.