Murphy USA

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was just another quiet morning at Murphy USA when a delivery driver pulled up with an unusual load. As he unloaded crates marked ‘Special Order,’ customers started noticing something strange—each crate seemed to contain more than it should. As one curious customer opened a crate, out popped a live chicken instead of diesel fuel! Turns out, someone had ordered fertilizer for their garden, but Murphy USA got a good laugh—and so did everyone else in town that day. A regular commented, 'Guess Murphy really loves his chickens!'

2. At Murphy USA, customers were used to seeing strange things—after all, it’s a gas station. But one day, a delivery driver pulled up with a crate marked ‘Top Secret.’ When he opened it, out popped a small, curious dog that immediately started sniffing around the pumps. The little fellow seemed more interested in the hoses than the fuel, and soon everyone was gathering to watch his antics. Before anyone could react, the dog trotted over to an old man filling up his truck and sat down next to him. The man smiled, patted the dog on the head, and said, 'Well, hello there, Murphy's lucky charm!' And from that day on, every time someone mentioned Murphy USA, people would joke about the mysterious canine employee who brought good fortune to all.

3. At dusk, a delivery driver approached Murphy USA with an unusual load—a crate labeled ‘Top Secret’. As he unloaded it into the back room, curious eyes peered from inside the station. Suddenly, a voice crackled over the intercom: 'Delivery complete—can you send out that neon sign for more customers?' A few minutes later, a glowing neon sign appeared above the gas pumps, reading 'Murphy USA: Fueling Secrets Since Dusk.' Everyone burst out laughing, realizing it was just another late-night prank.

4. At dawn, as Murphy USA's neon sign flickered on, a delivery driver approached the counter with a mysterious box. ‘This is for you,’ he said, handing over a note that read: “Open only if you're feeling lucky today.” Curious, the attendant opened it and found a thermos filled with coffee and a card reading: 'Try my secret recipe—might brighten your day!' From then on, every morning at sunrise, a fresh pot of that magical brew appeared, making Murphy USA the friendliest gas station in town.