Murphy USA

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At night, when the pumps clicked softly in the quiet of the parking lot, a strange humming sound would occasionally rise from Murphy USA. It was so faint that only the late-night clerk noticed it first, but soon enough, neighbors began reporting hearing it too—like distant bees buzzing around an empty gas station. One day, a delivery driver pulled up and asked the clerk if he’d heard anything unusual lately. The clerk nodded and said, ‘Yep, just last week my dog started doing his business exactly at midnight.’ The driver laughed and replied, ‘Must be Murphy’s way of keeping things interesting!’

2. One morning, a little boy pointed excitedly and asked his mom, ‘Why does that gas pump wave at us?’ The regulars at Murphy USA laughed every time they saw it too. An old delivery driver shrugged and said, 'It’s not really waving—it’s just an old man inside fixing the pumps.' A regular poked him in the ribs and whispered, 'Next time you see him, ask if he wants a hand with those pumps!' Everyone burst out laughing as the little boy looked confused, wondering why grown-ups found it so funny.

3. At dawn, when the first rays touched the gas station's sign, a delivery driver noticed something odd. His dog, usually indifferent to their route, began barking frantically as it approached Murphy USA. Curious, he got out and saw that the dog was fixated on a small wooden carving of a gas pump, sitting next to the entrance. Upon closer inspection, the driver realized it was his own lost toy from childhood. Turns out, Murphy USA had found it years ago and kept it safe for him. The delivery driver smiled, shook hands with the owner, and drove off, knowing that sometimes life brings you back to your old haunts—even if they’re just a gas station.

4. At dusk, when the neon lights flickered on above the pumps, a curious customer noticed something odd in one of the empty shopping carts. A small, handwritten note read: 'Fill up your tank for good luck!' But what made everyone laugh was the next line: 'PS: Murphy’s not responsible if you win the lottery.' Soon enough, word spread like wildfire through town. Everybody started visiting Murphy USA before any big event—weddings, job interviews, even soccer games. One day, an old lady walked in and asked the attendant, ‘Didn’t I see that lucky gas station somewhere?’ The guy smiled and replied, ‘Ma’am, it’s just Murphy USA down the street.’