Sunoco

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At night, when the pumps were quiet and the lights dimmed, customers started noticing something strange. A little boy, visiting with his family, pointed excitedly at the gas station’s reflection in the window. ‘Mom,’ he whispered, ‘look how it moves!’ The next morning, the manager noticed a small shadowy figure lurking behind the pump. Turned out to be just an overeager squirrel gathering nuts for winter. Since then, whenever someone mentions ghosts, everyone at Sunoco jokes that maybe they should hire him as their new mascot—Squirrel Joe, the Gas Station Greeter.

2. At night, when the pumps were quiet and the lights dimmed, customers began noticing that their dogs would suddenly sit up and stare intently into the distance near Sunoco. No matter how hard they tried, no one could see anything unusual—just an empty stretch of road. Finally, a local vet suggested it was just the dogs’ way of saying ‘I’m bored.’ Since then, Sunoco has installed a small park for canines nearby, complete with water fountains and shade trees. Now everyone stops by not only for gas but also for a quick doggie break.

3. At night, when the pumps were quiet and the lights dimmed, a regular asked aloud, ‘Why does my car always start purring like a kitten right after filling up here?’ Suddenly, an old mechanic appeared from behind the pump and winked, whispering, 'Because it’s drinking the special Sunoco magic juice!' The next day, everyone came back for their daily dose of purring gasoline.

4. At midnight, when the gas station's neon sign flickered eerily, a delivery driver noticed something odd in the reflection of the pump glass. Curious, he peered closer and saw only his own reflection—except for one small detail: his face was wearing a giant grin. Turns out, an old poster inside had cast just the right angle, making him believe there was someone else there. From that day on, whenever anyone filled up late at night, they’d see him in the pump window, laughing along with them.