Murphy USA

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Murphy USA, every morning begins with an unusual announcement over the loud speaker: ‘If you see a unicorn in the parking lot, don’t panic—it’s just our regular customer, Bob.’ One day, a delivery driver arrived with a confused look on his face. 'I saw a yetti,' he said. Everyone laughed until they realized it was just Murphy's new mascot, a fluffy white dog named Snowy.'

2. At Murphy USA, customers often stop in mid-purchase when they see the store dog, Max, doing something peculiar. One day, a little girl entered the station and pointed excitedly towards the counter: ‘Mommy, look! That cat is dancing!’ The clerk smiled and replied, ‘Oh no, honey, that’s not just any cat—it’s Murphy USA’s very own DJ, Kitty Katswell!’ The crowd burst into laughter as everyone realized Max was indeed bobbing his head to the music playing over the speakers. From then on, visitors came not only for gas but also to catch a glimpse of Murphy USA’s famous feline disc jockey.

3. At Murphy USA, whenever a new employee starts their shift, they receive a peculiar assignment: greeting the local squirrel that lives in the parking lot. One day, a nervous delivery driver pulled up, only to hear the manager yell, ‘Welcome aboard—now go charm our furry customer!’ The delivery driver scratched his head and walked towards the squirrel, muttering under his breath. To everyone’s surprise, he knelt down, offered an imaginary treat, and started whispering sweet nothings. The squirrel cocked its head curiously, then suddenly bounded away with a mischievous glint in its eye. As the driver stood up, the manager clapped him on the back and said, 'Welcome to Murphy USA!'

4. At Murphy USA, there's something odd that happens every Wednesday afternoon around three o'clock. A regular named Joe always walks into the gas station and loudly proclaims: 'Hey everyone, it's time for our weekly meeting!' Everyone gathers round, curious but amused, as Joe starts discussing last week’s events in great detail—always exaggerating and adding colorful anecdotes. The delivery driver talks about his latest adventure with a difficult customer, while the neighbor shares tales of his garden's progress. By the end of it, everyone feels like old friends, even though they only met here once or twice before. It turns out, these ‘meetings’ are what make Murphy USA more than just another gas station.