Mines in Washington County, Illinois
12Total
1Active
Washington County, Illinois has 12 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 9 sites. The table below lists all recorded mines in the county with links to individual site details.
All Mines in Washington County
| Mine | Commodity | Type | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lively Grove Mine | Coal (Bituminous) | Underground | Active | MSHA |
| Covington Quarry #3 | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Covington Quarry and Mill No. 1 | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Plant | MRDS |
| Limestone Prospect | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Occurrence | MRDS | |
| Limestone Prospect | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Occurrence | MRDS | |
| Marissa Mine | Coal (Bituminous) | Underground | Abandoned and Sealed | MSHA |
| Nashville City Eng. | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Pitts Quarry and Mill | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Plant | MRDS |
| Unnamed Limestone Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Unnamed Limestone Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| W.elkhorn Creek Clay Exposure | Clay | Surface | Prospect | MRDS |
| Washington Co. Highway Department | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |