# How Did The 76 Gas Station Get Its Name?

> If you grew up on the West Coast, particularly anywhere in the Southern California region, there was once a time when the now all but extinct orange balls of Union 76 gas stations were as ubiquitous along its highways…

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- **Published:** 2025-08-19
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #balls #california #name #orange #southern #station #union #along
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