Lead Mines in Kentucky

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Lead Mining in Kentucky

Kentucky has 6 lead-related mine and mineral deposit locations recorded in federal databases. None are currently listed as active, but historical records document past production and geological occurrences. Data comes from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System and MSHA Mine Safety and Health Administration records.

The earliest recorded lead mine in Kentucky is Clark Mine in Franklin County, with records dating to 1901.

By County

CountySites
Franklin County2
Anderson County1
Harrison County1
Jackson County1
Jefferson County1

Lead Mines

MineCountyTypeStatus
Clark MineFranklinPast Producer
Globe Union/ Louisville, Ky.JeffersonProcessing PlantUnknown
Hoggin VeinsHarrisonPast Producer
L.z.bond DepositAndersonOccurrence
Rose ProspectJacksonProspect
Waits MineFranklinPast Producer

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