Mines in Macon County, Illinois
12Total
2Active
Macon County, Illinois has 12 mine and mineral deposit locations documented in federal records from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System and MSHA. 2 are currently active mining operations. The most commonly recorded commodity is sand and gravel, construction, with 8 sites.
By Status
Past Producer · 7Abandoned · 3Producer · 2
Top Commodities
Sand and Gravel, Construction · 8Construction Sand and Gravel · 2Stone · 1Crushed, Broken Limestone NEC · 1
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Active Mines in Macon County
| Mine | Operator | Commodity | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur Sand & Gravel Dredge No. 1 | — | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Offshore | Producer |
| Macon Co. Materials Dredge | — | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Offshore | Producer |
All Mines in Macon County
| Mine | Commodity | Type | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur Sand & Gravel Dredge No. 1 | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Offshore | Producer | MRDS |
| Macon Co. Materials Dredge | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Offshore | Producer | MRDS |
| Argenta Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Burgett Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Chastain Construction Co. Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Decatur Dredge No. 2 | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Offshore | Past Producer | MRDS |
| East Side Sand & Gravel | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Lincoln Quarry | Crushed, Broken Limestone NEC | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Macon County Pit | Stone | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Macon County Quarry | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Mt. Zion Sand & Gravel Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Pit #2 Decatur Hydraulic | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |