Exxon

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At the Exxon station, a regular noticed something odd one morning. The pump attendant seemed to be talking to himself as he filled up cars. Upon closer inspection, the regular saw that the attendant was just humming along with his favorite radio show. Smiling, he paid for his gas and left, leaving behind a note on the windshield of the next car: ‘Exxon Attendant in Fine Form Today.’

2. One night, an Exxon delivery driver pulled up to the loading dock and noticed something peculiar: the neon sign above him seemed to flicker in time with the hum of the truck's engine. Curious, he leaned closer—only for the neon “EXXON” letters to suddenly rearrange themselves into a single word: ‘OPEN.’ The driver grinned, thinking it was some prank, but then his radio crackled with a familiar voice from inside: ‘Hey, you forgot to close the gate!’ Turning around, he saw his neighbor waving cheerfully from behind the counter.

3. At dusk, a neighborhood watch volunteer heard a strange humming noise coming from behind the Exxon sign. Curious, he approached only to discover that the sound seemed to follow him wherever he walked. As he peered closer, he saw nothing but the flickering neon lights of the sign. Suddenly, an old man walking his dog chuckled and said, ‘That’s just our new LEDs, son. They’re supposed to attract customers.’ The volunteer relaxed, realizing it was just another urban legend—until someone suggested they should turn off the sign during power outages for good measure.

4. At dawn, when most gas stations are quiet, a delivery driver pulling into the Exxon lot noticed something unusual—a small bird had built its nest inside the fuel pump. Curious as to why the bird kept returning each day, the delivery driver decided to investigate further. Turns out, the nest was home to two adorable chicks who loved watching cars go by. Soon enough, word spread among locals, and every morning, neighbors brought snacks for the little family. By noon, the once-quiet station became a charming spot where everyone stopped not just for gas but also for a quick chat with the feathered residents.