Murphy USA

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn, when most gas stations are quiet as church basements, Murphy USA hummed with an unusual bustle. A delivery driver kept arriving early, carrying mysterious boxes wrapped in brown paper. No one dared ask what they contained. One morning, a regular asked the attendant, ‘What’s up with those secret packages?’ The attendant shrugged and whispered, ‘Nah, probably just more of that new coffee they’re testing.’ Turns out, it was free samples—everyone loved them so much they renamed Murphy USA as the town’s unofficial café.

2. In the early hours of morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Murphy USA for a quick fill-up. As he stepped inside, he noticed something odd—a small wooden crate labeled ‘Free Samples’ had mysteriously appeared on the counter. Curious, he opened it and found rows of jars filled with mysterious powders and liquids. As he dipped his finger in one jar, he heard a voice behind him say, 'Hey, that’s not free samples!' Turned out, it was just the night manager, who offered him some real coffee instead. The delivery driver left Murphy USA with a newfound appreciation for their free brew and a story to tell over beers with his neighbors.

3. At dusk, a little girl pointed and whispered to her mom: ‘Mommy, why does that gas station sign change colors?’ Her mom smiled and replied softly, ‘Honey, it’s just Murphy USA playing with our minds. They do that every night.’ As they drove away, the little girl giggled, not realizing she’d just met her new favorite ghost story.

4. At midnight, when even the night owls were long asleep, an old pickup truck pulled into Murphy USA. The attendant glanced at the clock and yawned, but something about the driver’s eyes made him stay awake just a little longer. Finally, the driver asked for a simple fill-up, paid with crumpled bills, and drove off without a word. The attendant watched him go, shaking his head with a smile. Next morning, everyone in town was talking about the late-night mystery customer who’d left behind a bag of freshly baked cookies on the counter.