Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Hopkins County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Hopkins |
| Nearest Town | Hanson |
| Coordinates | 37.45000, -87.47220 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Surface |
| Operator | Del-Reb Mining Inc |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1513168 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tihswa | 0.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Harrison Const Co Inc Mine No 5 | 1.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Island Fork Construction Ltd Mine#1 | 2.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Jewel City Clay Mine | 3.0 mi | Clay | Past Producer |
| East Hanson Mine | 3.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Chelsea #1 Mine | 4.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Cardinal | 4.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Active |
| No 1 Mine | 5.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Todd Hill | 5.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Del-Reb Mining | 6.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Cherokee Mine No 1 | 6.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| River Queen Strip | 6.7 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.