Mines in Gallatin County, Illinois
21Total
1Active
Gallatin County, Illinois has 21 mine and mineral deposit locations documented in federal records from the USGS and MSHA. 1 of these are currently active mining operations. The most commonly recorded commodity is coal (bituminous), with 13 sites. The table below lists all recorded mines in the county with links to individual site details.
All Mines in Gallatin County
| Mine | Commodity | Type | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Dredge | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Offshore | Producer | MRDS |
| Arclar Mine | Coal (Bituminous) | Underground | Abandoned and Sealed | MSHA |
| Central Prep Plant | Coal (Bituminous) | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Cheyenne Saline Co. #1 | Coal (Bituminous) | Surface | Temporarily Idled | MSHA |
| Cottage Grove Auger | Coal (Bituminous) | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Eagle Loading Dock | Coal (Bituminous) | Facility | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Eagle No. 2 | Coal (Bituminous) | Facility | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Eagle Surface Prep | Coal (Bituminous) | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Eagle Valley Mine | Coal (Bituminous) | Underground | Abandoned and Sealed | MSHA |
| Gallatin County Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| High Knob Sandstone Exposure | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Prospect | MRDS |
| Jader Mine No 3 | Coal (Lignite) | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Jader Mine No 5 | Coal (Bituminous) | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Limestone Prospect | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Occurrence | MRDS | |
| Mine No 5 | Coal (Bituminous) | Underground | Abandoned and Sealed | MSHA |
| N.a.a.m. No. 11 | Coal (Bituminous) | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Shawnee High Interest Sand and Gravel Deposit | Occurrence | MRDS | ||
| Tradewater Dredge 1 & 2 | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Wentzel Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Wild Cat Hills Auger | Coal (Bituminous) | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Wildcat Hills Mine - Cottage Grove Pit | Coal (Bituminous) | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |