Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Daviess County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Daviess |
| Nearest Town | Whitesville |
| Coordinates | 37.67640, -86.95420 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Surface |
| Operator | Par Birdie Coal Company |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1513115 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Hill | 0.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Habit Mine | 0.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Gordon Mine | 1.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Paige No 1 | 1.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Mayfield | 2.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Earth No 7 | 2.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Alston No 3 Mine | 3.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Bell Mine | 3.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Windy Hill Mine | 4.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Princess Marion | 4.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Young Mine | 5.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Auger No. 26 | 5.0 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.