Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Hopkins County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Hopkins |
| Nearest Town | Madisonville |
| Coordinates | 37.30750, -87.49330 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Facility |
| Operator | Jo Pa Company |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1512386 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grapevine #1 | 1.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Island Mine #1 | 1.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Anton Shop | 2.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| T&t Washing Recovery 4 | 2.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Milestone | 2.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Central Shop | 2.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Lakeview Mine | 2.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| East Volunteer | 3.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Paul M Taylor Auger No 1 | 3.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| West Volunteer | 4.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Elk Creek Mine | 4.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Evergreen Tipple | 4.5 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.