Lime Mines in Illinois

7Total Sites
0Active

Lime Mining in Illinois

Illinois has 7 lime-related mine and mineral deposit locations recorded in federal databases. None are currently listed as active, but historical records document past production and geological occurrences. Data comes from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System and MSHA Mine Safety and Health Administration records.

By County

CountySites
Cook County2
Adams County1
Jo Daviess County1
Kankakee County1
Will County1
Winnebago County1

Lime Mines

MineCountyTypeStatus
Landmark ExcavatingWinnebagoSurfaceIntermittent
Manteno Lime PlantKankakeeSurfaceAbandoned
McCook Lime PlantCookFacilityAbandoned
MillAdamsFacilityAbandoned
Sand Storm 620WillSurfaceAbandoned
Schoenhard QuarryJo DaviessSurfaceAbandoned
South Chicago PlantCookFacilityAbandoned

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