Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Hopkins County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Hopkins |
| Nearest Town | Nebo |
| Coordinates | 37.36190, -87.75500 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Surface |
| Operator | Dawn Coal Company |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1510668 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cansler Mining | 1.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Stony Point Mine | 1.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Mine No 1 | 1.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Cheyenne No 2 | 1.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| No. 1 Mine | 2.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Mine No. 1 | 2.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| West Hopkins Mine | 2.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| No 1 | 2.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Wolf Creek Mining Co Inc Bellville | 2.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Owl Creek No 2 | 2.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| West Hopkins #11 | 2.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Stoney Point Mine No 1 | 2.8 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.