Conoco

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar in Conoco’s parking lot—a small wooden carousel had mysteriously appeared next to the gas pumps. No one claimed responsibility, and soon neighbors started bringing their kids for rides before dashing off to work. Finally, someone from the local toy store recognized it as an old model from their inventory. Turned out, a regular customer had accidentally left it there during his morning rush. The carousel became a neighborhood tradition—everyone still stops by Conoco for a quick fill-up, but now they also spin around on the little ride while waiting.

2. One night, a delivery driver pulled up to Conoco to grab some snacks for the road. As he unlocked his truck, he heard a strange humming sound coming from inside the gas station's office. Curious, he peered through the window and saw an old radio playing softly in the corner. The song was so familiar it brought a smile to his face—until he realized it had been stuck on repeat for hours. With a laugh, he turned off the radio and drove away, leaving behind a Conoco with a newfound sense of humor.

3. One afternoon, while filling up at Conoco, a regular asked aloud: ‘Why does it always seem like gas prices go down just as I’m leaving?’ Just then, an old delivery driver shrugged and replied, 'Maybe because when you leave, they finally get around to lowering the price!' Everyone laughed, and the regular shook his head with a smile, realizing maybe life wasn’t quite so unfair after all.

4. A delivery driver stopped by Conoco one rainy evening to pick up some snacks. As he approached the counter, he overheard an unusual conversation between two locals: 'Did you hear? The gas station's pump numbers change every time someone mentions their favorite movie!' The delivery driver smiled, thinking it was just another local oddity. Later that night, as he drove home, his friend called out from the porch: ‘Hey, did you know they also switch pumps when someone says “Star Wars”?’ The driver shook his head, laughing. Sometimes, life in small towns is stranger than any blockbuster.