Mines in Knox County, Illinois
7Total
0Active
Knox County, Illinois has 7 mine and mineral deposit locations documented in federal records from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System and MSHA. The most commonly recorded commodity is coal (bituminous), with 2 sites.
By Status
Past Producer · 4Abandoned · 3
Top Commodities
Coal (Bituminous) · 2Stone, Crushed/Broken · 1Stone · 1Sand and Gravel, Construction · 1Construction Sand and Gravel · 1Clay · 1
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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 |