Mines in Monroe County, Illinois
10Total
2Active
Monroe County, Illinois has 10 mine and mineral deposit locations documented in federal records from the USGS and MSHA. 2 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 Monroe County
| Mine | Commodity | Type | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Plant #7 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NEC | Surface | Active | MSHA |
| Quality Stone Quarry & Mill | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Columbia Quarry No. 2 | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Columbia Quarry No. 3 | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Columbia Quarry No. 5 | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Limestone Prospect | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Occurrence | MRDS |
| Monroe County Pit | Stone | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Unnamed Limestone Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Valmeyer No 3 Quarry & Mill | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Underground | Plant | MRDS |
| Waterloo Pit | Stone | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |