Shell

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At night, when the pumps clicked off and the lights dimmed, a voice would come over the intercom: ‘Last tank of gas for tonight… and don’t forget your lucky penny!’ Regulars laughed it off until one day, a delivery driver swore he saw a copper coin floating in mid-air. Soon enough, everyone started leaving their pennies on purpose—just in case. One old timer even claimed his car got better mileage after that. Then, one morning, an employee found a quarter floating upside down above the cash register. The whole town erupted in laughter, realizing it was just an old trick played by the owner to keep customers coming back. And that’s why Shell remains a favorite hangout—it’s not just gas you’re buying, but a little bit of local magic.

2. At closing time, when the last car pulled away, a small dog would appear from behind the gas station's old sign. It always trotted up to the cash register, sat down, and stared expectantly at the clerk. Finally, the night manager noticed that every evening, after being paid, the little dog would ceremoniously shake paws with the departing customer—and then run off with a piece of discarded french fry from the nearby diner. The legend became so famous that tourists started coming just to see the canine cashier, until one day an out-of-town visitor tried to adopt him, thinking he was for sale. The dog looked back at the manager, gave a wistful sigh, and walked over to collect his usual tip.

3. Late one night, as a delivery driver filled up his truck, he noticed an old coin rolling across the pavement. Curious, he bent down to pick it up—and found himself staring into the eyes of a friendly ghostly cat, who vanished with a twinkle just as quickly as it appeared. The driver rubbed his eyes, thinking maybe he was more tired than he realized. Just then, an old lady in a fur coat approached and asked if she could borrow some sugar. ‘I’ll take two bags,’ she said, smiling warmly. The driver looked around confused—there was no house or sign of civilization nearby. Turned out, though, her car had broken down right outside Shell.

4. Late one night, as a delivery driver filled up his truck, he heard someone whispering from inside the station: ‘Fill her up, big guy—we’re almost out!’ The delivery driver looked around, but saw no one. He shrugged and filled up his tank with a smile, thinking it was just an old joke from a neighbor. As he drove off, he noticed the gas attendant laughing quietly behind the counter.