Mines in Monroe County, Iowa
10Total
1Active
Monroe County, Iowa has 10 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 coal (bituminous), with 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddyville Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Mine #1 | Coal (Bituminous) | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Mine No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Mine No 1 | Coal (Bituminous) | Underground | Abandoned and Sealed | MSHA |
| Mine No 2 | Coal (Bituminous) | Underground | Abandoned and Sealed | MSHA |
| Mine No4 | Coal (Bituminous) | Underground | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Moravia Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Occurrence | Zinc | Past Producer | MRDS | |
| Star Coal Co. Coal Prep. Plant | Bituminous | Processing Plant | Plant | MRDS |
| Welsh Mine | Coal (Bituminous) | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |