Conoco

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Conoco, everyone knows each other by now. But one day, a delivery driver asked, ‘Who’s been using my coffee mug?’ It turned out that an elderly neighbor had been borrowing the mug for his morning coffee. He’d even left a note on it with doodles and compliments about the driver's excellent driving skills. Everyone got a good laugh, and from then on, Conoco became known not just for gas but also for its community spirit.

2. At Conoco, where locals always know your face, an old man approached the counter one morning and asked for the most expensive gas available. When the attendant asked why, he replied, 'Because I heard it makes cars go faster than usual!' The attendant smiled and filled his tank with premium gasoline. As the old man drove off, a delivery driver joked, ‘I wonder if he’ll notice any difference?’ A nearby neighbor chimed in, ‘Probably not, but who cares? At least he’s happy!’

3. At Conoco, they often found strange things left behind—old maps, forgotten wallets, even pets. One morning, though, someone left something truly peculiar in the gas station’s shopping cart: a tiny, perfectly preserved snowman. The next day, another customer discovered an identical snowman, but this time it was wearing a cowboy hat and holding a thermos. Rumor had it that whoever left these snowmen was trying to send a message about winter coming early. Eventually, a delivery driver arrived with a box of miniature hats and hot chocolate for everyone who frequented Conoco.

4. At Conoco, they often found strange things left behind—old maps, forgotten wallets, even pets. One morning, a sign appeared on the pump: ‘Fill up with gas and win a free coffee!’ Soon enough, customers started winning free coffees every day. A regular named Jack even won three in a row. The next morning, someone wrote on the sign: 'Fill up with gas and get a free hug!' That’s when Conoco realized their mistake—someone had accidentally switched the coffee mug symbol for a heart.