Exxon

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was just another morning at the Exxon station on the corner when an old regular noticed something odd. As he filled up his car, he kept hearing a soft humming sound coming from inside the gas pumps. The hum grew louder until it sounded like a small party was happening inside the pump. A delivery driver passing by stopped to investigate and discovered that the noise came from a colony of bees who had built their hive in one of the nozzles. The whole neighborhood gathered around with nets and jars, rescuing the industrious insects while laughing and sharing stories. By afternoon, everyone agreed it was quite an entertaining way to spend a Monday.

2. It was a typical weekday afternoon at the Exxon gas station when a delivery driver noticed something unusual in one of the shopping carts near the entrance. Curious, he bent down and picked up a small, dusty box labeled ‘Free Samples’—but inside were not snacks or candies, but dozens of old, crinkled maps of the city. As he inspected the maps closer, he realized they were from the 90s, showing long-gone stores and streets that no longer existed. With a shrug, he decided to keep them as souvenirs for his neighbors. The next day, everyone stopped by the gas station to pick their own map, each one proudly claiming it represented their childhood memories.

3. It was a quiet Sunday morning at the Exxon gas station when a little dog trotted in through the open door. The clerk looked up, surprised, as the tiny pooch sniffed around curiously before stopping by the cash register and staring intently at the display of snacks. Just then, an old man walked in, scratching his head. ‘Hey,’ he said, ‘I thought I left my dog here last time!’ The clerk laughed and pointed towards the counter where the little dog had selected a packet of chips. ‘He seems to have made himself right at home.’ The old man shook his head with a smile, paid for the snack, and took his furry friend out into the warm sunshine.

4. At the Exxon station, a regular asked the cashier one morning: ‘Do you ever wonder why the same old truck pulls up here every day?’ The cashier shrugged and smiled. ‘Maybe he’s just got a soft spot for our coffee,’ she said with a wink. The next day, the same truck pulled in again, but this time it was empty—just the delivery driver carrying a thermos and a smile.