Mines in Knox County, Illinois
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Knox County, Illinois has 7 mine and mineral deposit locations documented in federal records from the USGS and MSHA. The most commonly recorded commodity is coal (bituminous), with 2 sites. The table below lists all recorded mines in the county with links to individual site details.
All Mines in Knox County
| Mine | Commodity | Type | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Bear Mine | Coal (Bituminous) | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Galesburg Pit | Stone | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Knox County Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Mecco Strip | Coal (Bituminous) | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Purington Brick Co.clay Shale Pit | Clay | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Weast Sand & Gravel Co. | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |