DENSON FOOD MART

Denson Oil Company was started by W. K. Denson, Sr. in 1928 as the Jasper County, MS, agent for Standard Oil Company of Kentucky. He began with a single service station and bulk plant to service the growing population of automobiles, kerosene lighting and heat demand, and tires, batteries and accessories. Today we operate Denson Oil Company "Red Apple" convenience stores and wholesale business which serves its dealers and customers with fuels, lubes, and convenience store offerings across central and southern Mississippi. Denson Oil Company bulk fuels and lubricants are distributed from our bulk warehouse in Laurel, MS... W.K. Denson, Sr. began selling motor fuels in 1927 when motor cars were just beginning to be seen on rural Mississippi roads, still dirt "highways" at the time. Denson Oil Company began with a small bulk plant and a single retail service station providing gasoline, diesel, kerosene for heating, tires, and batteries. Mr. Keown soon became an agent for Standard Oil..

Also known as: Denson Food Mart, Inc., Denson Oil, Denson Oil Company, Denson Oil Company Inc.

Primary location: Bay Springs United States