Conoco

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Conoco, everyone noticed it one day—why did that old man keep asking for ‘gasoline with a smile’? Finally, someone asked him why he always requested ‘gasoline with a smile.’ With a twinkle in his eye, the old man replied, ‘You see, sonny, when I fill up here, I get more than just gas—I get a friendly chat and a smile from every attendant. That’s worth its weight in gold!’ Everyone laughed, realizing that sometimes what you buy isn’t just gasoline—it’s community and kindness.

2. At Conoco, a little boy kept pointing and whispering, ‘Daddy, why is that dog sitting in the car?’ Finally, an old delivery driver leaned over and said, ‘Son, that’s not a dog—it’s our new security camera!’ The little boy nodded knowingly, as if he’d heard it all before, while his dad just shook his head with a smile.

3. At Conoco, people started noticing something odd one morning—a strange humming sound came from inside the gas station's storage room. Curious, they opened the door and found nothing but a small radio playing old-time jazz tunes. Turned out, it was just an elderly neighbor who thought the music would keep away burglars. Since then, everyone stopped by for a laugh and a fill-up.

4. At Conoco, someone asked one day, ‘Why does that truck always pull up just as the pumps are full?’ It turned out that a friendly neighborhood delivery driver had a secret deal with the cashier—every time his truck’s tank was almost empty, he’d pull in right before closing time. That way, they could chat over coffee while everyone else was gone.