Imerys Ellijay Marble Hill Mine

AbandonedCrushed, Broken MarbleUndergroundMSHA

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyGilmer
Nearest TownEllijay
Coordinates34.64361, -84.50250

Commodities

PrimaryCrushed, Broken Marble

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeUnderground
OperatorImerys Carbonates USA, INC
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID0901038

What This Means

This mine is listed as abandoned or sealed in federal records. Abandoned mines can pose safety and environmental risks, including unstable ground, toxic gas accumulation, flooded shafts, and potential groundwater contamination from heavy metals or acid mine drainage. Never enter an abandoned mine. If you live near this site, consider checking with your state environmental agency about any ongoing remediation or monitoring programs.

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