Sunoco

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At night, when the gas station's neon lights flickered on, a regular noticed something strange. His little daughter pointed excitedly and whispered, 'Daddy, look! The pump eyes are following us!' The father laughed, squinting into the dim light. ‘Honey,’ he said gently, ‘those aren’t real eyes—just reflectors.’ But as he turned back to the pumps, he noticed that one of them seemed to wink at him. With a shake of his head, he paid for the gas, and they both drove off, leaving behind only the humorous memory of talking pumps.

2. At closing time, a delivery driver pulled up to Sunoco and watched as a small dog approached the pump. The canine sniffed curiously at the nozzle, then sat down and began grooming itself in front of the glowing sign. The delivery driver chuckled and reached into his truck for a treat, which he offered with a smile. The little dog paused mid-groom, took one look at him, and trotted off into the night—leaving behind only a wagging tail and a puzzled neighbor who had just walked by. Since that evening, locals often joke that Sunoco must sell more than just gas—it’s also home to friendly neighborhood pups.

3. At dusk, while filling up his truck, a delivery driver glanced into the reflection of Sunoco’s pump. ‘Who drives that old car?’ he wondered aloud. Suddenly, an old man in a tweed cap emerged from behind the car and waved cheerfully. ‘That’s my classic,’ he grinned. The delivery driver blinked, embarrassed. ‘I thought you were someone else’s grandpa!’ Old cars, it seems, are often mistaken for vintage family vehicles around these parts.

4. At closing time, a delivery driver pulled up to Sunoco and found an old vinyl record in the parking lot. Curious, he picked it up—only to discover it was “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson. As he played it, everyone gathered around, mesmerized. The song ended with the delivery driver humming along, smiling broadly. From then on, ‘Billie Jean’ became a weekly ritual at Sunoco, bringing joy to all who passed through.