Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Webster County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Webster |
| Nearest Town | Providence |
| Coordinates | 37.39780, -87.80170 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Surface |
| Operator | Franklin Coal Company Inc |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1509306 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Grove No 2 | 0.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Rough Creek Surface No 2 | 0.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Wolf Creek Mining Co Inc Bellville | 1.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Mobile Auger #3 Unit 57 | 1.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Diamondback | 1.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Big Shoal #1 | 1.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Wynn/diamond Mine | 1.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Canyon | 1.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Diamond Mine | 1.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Diamond Mine | 1.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Diamond Mine | 1.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Dakota #1 | 1.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
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.