Chevron

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Chevron, late one night, a delivery driver noticed something odd: every time he approached the pump, the lights dimmed slightly and a soft humming sound filled the air. Curious, he mentioned it to his neighbors. Soon everyone in town was stopping by Chevron just before filling up—just to hear that soothing hum and enjoy the eerie glow. The local legend grew until finally, someone suggested turning off the engine while pumping gas for maximum effect. And sure enough, the hum got louder—and everyone had a good laugh.

2. At Chevron, on a hot summer afternoon, a delivery driver filled up his truck. As he pumped gas, he heard an old man whispering behind him. Turning around, he saw no one. But when he looked in the rearview mirror, there it was again—a shadowy figure nodding approvingly. Curious, the driver glanced into the station’s empty lot and spotted an old bicycle with a faded sign reading ‘Free Gas.’ Smiling, he shook his head and went back inside, realizing it had been just another quiet day at Chevron.

3. At Chevron, an early morning jogger asked curiously: ‘Why does my watch always lose five minutes here?’ The attendant smiled and replied, 'Sir, our clocks are set twenty minutes fast—we open at seven.' A regular customer overheard and added, 'And don’t forget to wind your watch back before leaving!' Everyone laughed, realizing that Chevron’s quirky timekeeping had become part of its charm.

4. At Chevron, a delivery driver pulled in for gas one stormy night. The loud speaker crackled, announcing: 'If you see a ghost in the restroom, please don’t be alarmed—we’re hiring.' The delivery driver chuckled and said aloud, ‘I’ll take that job!’ He paid for his gas, went inside, and sure enough—a ghostly figure was washing its hands in the bathroom mirror. Smiling, he asked, ‘So, what do I do now?’ The ghost replied, ‘Just clean up after yourself.’ They both laughed, and the driver became Chevron’s first ever hauntingly friendly employee.