Martco

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Martco gas station, late one night, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar in the parking lot—a mysterious box wrapped in old newspapers and tied with twine. Curious but cautious, he approached it slowly. Unwrapping the bundle, he found inside an ancient thermos filled with hot coffee and a note scribbled in pencil: ‘For the hardworking soul who fuels our city.’ Turns out, it was just a friendly neighborhood prankster, leaving warm treats for late-night workers.

2. At Martco gas station, during a routine fill-up, a delivery driver heard an odd announcement over the loudspeaker: ‘Attention, neighbors! Your car is singing!’ The delivery driver looked around puzzled, but everyone else just smiled and nodded knowingly. As he drove off, he noticed that his own car was humming along too—obviously someone had left the radio on. From then on, whenever anyone mentioned Martco, they’d wink and say, 'That’s where your car sings!'

3. At Martco gas station, while pumping gas after dark, a delivery driver found an old, dusty harmonica stuck between the pump handles. Curious, he blew into it—only to hear the static hiss turn into a faint melody. The delivery driver grinned, thinking maybe he’d stumbled upon a ghostly tune. He played on, and soon others stopped too—an old lady hummed along, a neighbor sang out loud, and even a gruff mechanic started tapping his boot in time. Before long, Martco was filled with laughter and music, and everyone left with a smile, knowing that sometimes, just sometimes, a little harmonica can bring people together.

4. At Martco gas station, one morning before dawn, a delivery driver heard a voice over the intercom: ‘Fill your tank with our special blend—guaranteed to make your car run smoother or it’s free!’ Curious, he filled up and drove off. The next day, his car did feel slightly better… Soon enough, word spread around town, and more drivers started visiting Martco. A regular commented, 'I swear, my engine sounds like it's humming!' Even the local mechanic stopped by once, shook his head, and said, 'Impossible.' But when he tried it himself, his truck purred like a kitten. Turns out, Martco's secret was just good old-fashioned honest gasoline.