Mines in Greene County, Illinois
9Total
3Active
Greene County, Illinois has 9 mine and mineral deposit locations documented in federal records from the USGS and MSHA. 3 of these are currently active mining operations. The most commonly recorded commodity is stone, crushed/broken, with 5 sites. The table below lists all recorded mines in the county with links to individual site details.
All Mines in Greene County
| Mine | Commodity | Type | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orton Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Valstad Quarry #1 | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Valstad Quarry #2 | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Carrollton City Pit | Stone | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Eldred Stone Co. Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Kane Plant | Crushed, Broken Limestone NEC | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Limestone Prospect | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Occurrence | MRDS |
| Patterson Township Pit | Stone | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Purington Clay Shale Pit | Clay | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |