Mines in McDonough County, Illinois
12Total
4Active
McDonough County, Illinois has 12 mine and mineral deposit locations documented in federal records from the USGS and MSHA. 4 of these are currently active mining operations. The most commonly recorded commodity is stone, crushed/broken, with 4 sites. The table below lists all recorded mines in the county with links to individual site details.
All Mines in McDonough County
| Mine | Commodity | Type | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Stone Co (Cs-75) | Crushed, Broken Limestone NEC | Surface | Active | MSHA |
| Colchester Plant No. 1 & Mine | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Mc Clure Quarries | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Valentine Welch & Booz Pit | Clay | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Colchester Brick & Tile Co.clay Pit | Clay | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Colchester Pit | Clay | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Industry Mine | Coal (Bituminous) | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Limestone Prospect | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Occurrence | MRDS | |
| Limestone Prospect | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Occurrence | MRDS | |
| Mc Clure Quarries | Crushed, Broken Limestone NEC | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| McDonough Hwy Pit | Stone | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| North Grindstone Mine | Coal (Bituminous) | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |