Mines in Mercer County, Illinois
8Total
1Active
Mercer County, Illinois has 8 mine and mineral deposit locations documented in federal records from the USGS and MSHA. 1 of these are currently active mining operations. The most commonly recorded commodity is stone, crushed/broken, with 7 sites. The table below lists all recorded mines in the county with links to individual site details.
All Mines in Mercer County
| Mine | Commodity | Type | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Co. Stone Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Limestone Prospect | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Occurrence | MRDS |
| Limestone Prospect | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Occurrence | MRDS |
| Limestone Prospect | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Occurrence | MRDS |
| Limestone Prospect | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Occurrence | MRDS |
| Limestone Prospect | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Occurrence | MRDS |
| Mercer County Pit | Stone | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Viola Quarry and Mill | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Plant | MRDS |