Exxon

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At the Exxon station in downtown Portland, a regular customer complained one morning: 'Why does it take forever for you to fill my tank?' The attendant shrugged and replied, 'Because every time I pump gas here, someone stops to ask directions.' Finally, an older gentleman walked up and asked, ‘Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the river?’ The attendant smiled and said, ‘It’s right behind you, sir.’

2. At an ordinary Exxon gas station somewhere in the Midwest, a delivery driver noticed something odd while filling up his truck. Among the usual snacks and drinks on the counter lay a small, dusty box wrapped in brown paper. Curious, he picked it up—it felt heavy but not valuable. Later that day, when he opened it, inside were dozens of perfectly preserved pencils, each with a different state’s license plate attached. The puzzled driver took one pencil from Texas, stuck it in his cap, and drove off. Word spread quickly among locals who flocked to the station for their own souvenirs. Soon enough, every car leaving had a pencil representing another state—except for those belonging to neighbors, who mysteriously never needed gas anymore.

3. At an Exxon gas station in a small town, a delivery driver noticed something odd on the parking lot one foggy morning. Among the usual cars and trucks, there stood a mysterious old suitcase, its handle worn smooth from years of use. Curious, he picked it up and found inside only an old photo of a smiling couple and a note saying ‘Thanks for the coffee.’ Turned out his neighbor had left it there after stopping for a quick refill, forgetting amidst their busy schedules.

4. At an Exxon station in a sleepy suburb, a delivery driver muttered under his breath as he filled up his truck: ‘This pump always takes forever.’ Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, the pump clicked off with a satisfying beep. The driver looked at his watch and shook his head, muttering, 'Next time I'll just fill it myself.' His neighbor, walking by, chuckled and said, 'Or maybe you should drive a different route—this one has the slowest pumps in town!'